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Ember tongs, single strip of metal folded in half, decorated at the two ends, which come together, with bird's heads, and with a silhouette of a bird on each arm, the arms are also inlaid (or overlaid) with brass plate; there is a ring at the folded end, with a spike on it, for cleaning the bowl.
These objects are only a part of our collections, of which there are more than 350,000 objects. This information comes from our collections database. Some of this is incomplete and there may be errors. This part of the website is also still under construction, so there may be some fields repeated or incorrectly formatted information.
The database retains language taken from historical documents to help research. Please note that some records may feature language and reflect systems of thinking that are outdated and offensive. The database also includes information on objects that are considered secret or sacred by some communities.
If you have any further information about objects in our collections, can suggest corrections to our information or if you see content requiring immediate action, please contact us: enquiry@horniman.ac.uk
