Gold Mold

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Gold Mold

Late 19th - early 20th century

Artist/maker unknown, Bangladeshi

Much of the jewelry produced in South Asia is labor intensive. A different craftsman performs each step so that an individual piece might involve a goldsmith, an embosser, a chaser or engraver, an enameller, a stone-setter, and a polisher. The more complex the piece and the more evident the skill involved in its construction and decoration, the more prestigious it is considered. This mold was used to create a wax form for casting gold stamps.

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Object Details

Title:

Gold Mold

Date:

Late 19th - early 20th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Bangladeshi

Medium:

Brass

Dimensions:

1/8 × 2 13/16 inches (0.3 × 7.1 cm)

Classification:

Tools/Equipment

Credit Line:

Gift of Dr. David R. Nalin and Dr. Richard Nalin, 1999

Accession Number:

1999-150-32

Geography:

Made in Bangladesh, Asia

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