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An image showing 'ZBA2431; Shell, Circa 1830, mother of pearl; wood; metal Overall: 204 mm x 227 mm x 48 mm'
An image showing 'ZBA2431; Shell, Circa 1830, mother of pearl; wood; metal Overall: 204 mm x 227 mm x 48 mm'
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Shell

A mother of pearl shell, mounted on a dark, wooden backboard that mimics the shape of the shell. The shell is held in place with metal pins. The convex side of the shell is engraved with a scene of a chained, kneeling African with the words 'Flesh and fetters! Blood and bond!'.
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Object Details

ID: ZBA2431
Collection: Special collections
Type: Shell
Display location: Display - Atlantic Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1830
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund
Measurements: Overall: 204 mm x 227 mm x 48 mm