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GB 891 RAS COLL4-RAS COLL4/3-RAS COLL4/3/6 · File · 28th Feb 1979 - 16th May 1979
Part of Royal Asiatic Society Collections Disposal Records

Correspondence concerning the sale of an East Javanese, late Madjuaphit period volcanic stone ogee which was purchased by the Victoria and Albert Museum for £37,500. Five items including a letter from Professor Dr. J.E. van Lohuizen-de Leeuw with an evaluation of the stone; two copies of an estimate from Spink & Son. Ltd.; a letter from Robert Skelton, Keeper, Indian department, Victoria and Albert Museum concerning purchase of the sculpture; and a receipt for the purchase.

Victoria and Albert Museum Indian Section London, England