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Due to the enormity of artefacts in the National Collection, this is still a work-in-progress. The taxonomy will be updated periodically.
Assorted Objects
- assorted vessels
- amphorae (storage vessels)
- assorted basins
- assorted bottles
- assorted flasks
- boxes (containers)
- cases (containers)
- showcases
- ewers (vessels)
- holders (containers)
- jars
- chupu
- kamcheng
- jugs (vessels)
- kendi
- tanks (containers)
- tins (containers)
- bases (object components)
- bricks (visual works)
- fragments (object portions)
- sherds
- globes (cartographic spheres)
- terrestrial globes
- handles (components)
- lids (covers)
- miniatures (object genre)
- models (representations)
- natural objects
- ornaments (object genre)
- finials
- political items
- political badge
- presentation copies
- presentation pieces
- remains (object genre)
- reproductions (derivative objects)
- facsimiles (reproductions)
- replicas
- sticks (object genre)
- canes (walking sticks)
- textiles (visual works)
- tiles (object genre)
- timetables
- unfinished works
- weights (object genres)
- wrappers (containers)
Audio-visual Devices and Entertainment Media
- audio equipment
- amplifiers
- cassette players and recorders
- microphones
- record player
- transistor radio
- computers
- recordings and storage media
- audiocassettes
- cassette cases
- compact disc cases
- compact discs
- film reel cases
- floppy disks
- phonograph records
- 78 rpm records
- flexi discs
- record covers
- videocassettes
- videodiscs (video recording disks)
- telecommunication devices
- intercom systems
- pager
- telephones
- cellular telephones
- field telephones
- television (telecommunication system)
- walkie-talkies
Awards, Badges, Symbols and Commemoratives
- awards
- award plaque
- orders and decorations
- presentation swords
- recognition medals
- trophies
- badges
- identification badges
- military badges
- cap badges (military badges)
- color patches (military patches)
- organisation badges
- association badges
- union badges
- promotional badges
- rank badges
- school badges
- coats of arms
- insignia plaque
- commemoratives
- commemorative badges
- war badges
- commemorative bank notes
- commemorative coins
- commemorative medals
- commemorative plaques
- commemorative salvers
- souvenir spoons
- epaulets
- flags
- country flags
- pennants
- state flags
- logos
Clothing
- folk costume
- baju panjang
- cheongsam
- Chinese robes
- cholis
- dhotīs
- kain panjang
- kain songket
- kebayas
- saris (garments)
- sarongs
- selendang
- full body garments
- dresses (garments)
- robes (main garments)
- academic robes
- sacks (18th-century dresses)
- innerwear
- camisoles (underbodices)
- chemises (underwear)
- full slips
- lower garments
- shorts (garments)
- skirts (garments)
- trousers
- bell-bottoms
- jeans
- waistcloths
- occasionwear and costumes
- Chinese court dress
- dance costume
- gowns
- suits (main garments)
- outerwear
- blazers
- coats (garments)
- jackets (short coats)
- mantles (outerwear)
- war coats
- tops (garments, general)
- blouses (main garments)
- bodices
- breast-cloths
- shirts (main garments)
- tunics
- vests (garments)
- uniforms
- military uniforms
Clothing Accessories and Headgear
- clothing equipment
- coatracks
- hangers (costume equipment)
- costume accessories carried
- hand fans
- folding fans
- handkerchiefs
- eyeglasses
- lenses (object genre)
- spectacles (eyeglasses)
- sunglasses
- headgear
- caps (headgear)
- fezes
- frontlets (headgear)
- hats
- headbands (headgear)
- headcloths (headgear)
- headdresses
- headdress ornaments
- helmets (protective wear)
- puggrees
- songkok
- talapa
- topee
- turbans
- military accessories and headgear
- aiguillettes (cords)
- chevrons (decorations)
- military button
- military goggles
- ribbon bars
- watches and watch accessories
- pocket watches
- watch boxes
- watch faces
- wrist watches
- worn costume accessories
- aprons (main garments)
- armbands
- belt buckles
- belts (costume accessories)
- breastplates (ornaments)
- buttons (fasteners)
- caparisons
- collar pins
- collars (neckwear)
- cape collars
- face masks
- girdles (belts)
- gloves
- inrō
- mouth masks
- neckties
- panels (costume components)
- sashes (costume accessories)
- scarves (costume accessories)
- shawls
- shoulder accessories
- shoulder cloths
- sleeves (costume)
- wigs
Commercial and Trade Equipment
- calculation tools
- abaci (calculators)
- accounting machines
- calculators
- money counting devices
- construction and manufacturing equipment
- boring machinery
- bottle cappers
- drill presses
- grain processing tools
- lathes
- milling machines
- food and beverage industry equipment
- boilers (vessels)
- hawker and peddler items
- kandar poles
- ice shaving machines
- typing and printing equipment
- cheque writing machines
- franking machines
- letterpress (equipment)
- printing blocks (printing surfaces)
- printing presses
- typewriters
Documents, Ephemera and Publications
- documents (object genre)
- acknowledgments
- agreements
- albums (books)
- announcements
- auction catalogues
- calendars (documents)
- perpetual calendars
- certificates
- achievement certificates
- birth certificates
- death certificates
- citizenship papers
- conference proceedings
- contracts
- correspondence
- death registers
- declarations
- diplomas
- discharges
- drafts (documents)
- edicts
- estate inventories
- examinations (documents)
- extracts (partial documents)
- financial documents
- bankbooks
- bank slips
- bank statements
- financial records
- invoices
- ledgers (account books)
- promissory notes
- receipts (financial records)
- forms (documents)
- blank forms
- grade books
- guidelines
- rules (instructional materials)
- housebooks
- identifying cards
- business cards
- identity cards
- indentures
- indexes (reference sources)
- insurance policies
- inventories
- legal documents
- affidavits
- bonds (legal records)
- civil court records
- codicils
- decisions (judicial records)
- judicial records
- legal correspondence
- legal notices
- letters of administration
- loyalty oaths
- oaths
- powers of attorney
- subpoenas
- summonses
- letters (correspondence)
- circular letters
- circulars (fliers)
- letters of recommendation
- licences
- hawker licences
- lists (document genres)
- manifestos
- manuals (instructional materials)
- employees' manuals
- meeting announcements
- memorandums
- minutes (administrative records)
- notarial documents
- notebooks
- notes (documents)
- obituaries
- permits
- petitions
- press releases
- proceedings (reports)
- proclamations
- programmes (documents)
- purchase orders
- records (documents)
- administrative records
- business records
- bylaws (administrative records)
- divorce records
- estate administration records
- estate records
- logs (records)
- medical records
- military records
- registers (lists)
- regulations (executive records)
- reports
- annual reports
- official reports
- research (documents)
- schedules (time plans)
- scores (documents for music)
- scripts (documents)
- scrolls (information artifacts)
- sheet music
- song sheets
- speeches (documents)
- telegrams
- testimonials
- theatre programmes
- translations (documents)
- travel documents
- passports
- treaties
- treatises
- warrants
- wills
- writs
- ephemera (general object genre)
- booklets
- cards (information artifacts)
- membership cards
- concert programs
- coupons
- covers (gathered matter components)
- door hangers
- envelopes
- first day covers
- greeting cards
- birthday cards
- New Year cards
- invitations
- menus
- postage stamps
- postcards
- price lists
- promotional materials
- advertisements
- brochures
- fliers (printed matter)
- leaflets (printed works)
- posters
- seals (marks)
- sheet music covers
- shopping bags
- tags (labels)
- ticket books
- tickets
- admission tickets
- passes (tickets)
- transportation tickets
- manuscripts (documents)
- illuminated manuscripts
- palm leaf manuscripts
- personal books
- artists' books (books)
- autograph albums
- diaries
- scrapbooks
- sketchbooks
- publications (documents)
- almanacs
- annuals (publications)
- articles
- books
- accordion books
- book jackets
- children's books
- cookery-books
- hardcover books
- paperbacks
- rare books
- rule books
- songbooks
- textbooks
- bulletins
- catalogues (documents)
- clippings (information artifacts)
- magazine clippings
- newspaper clippings
- dictionaries
- directories
- gazettes
- guidebooks
- travel guidebooks
- handbooks
- magazines (periodicals)
- monographs
- newsletters
- newspapers
- pamphlets
- periodicals
- journals (periodicals)
- reprints
- serials (publications)
- yearbooks
Fine Art Prints
- digital fine art prints
- giclée prints
- inkjet prints
- intaglio prints
- engravings (prints)
- copper engravings (visual works)
- drypoints (prints)
- mezzotints (prints)
- steel engravings (visual works)
- stipple engravings (prints)
- etchings (prints)
- aquatints (prints)
- soft-ground etchings (visual works)
- lithographs
- colour lithographs
- chromolithographs
- monoprints (painting and printing works)
- monotypes (planographic prints)
- other fine art prints
- photogravures (prints)
- relief prints
- linocuts (prints)
- woodcuts (prints)
- colour woodcuts (prints)
- wood-engravings (prints)
- rubbings (visual works)
- stone rubbings
- screen prints
Furnishings, Home Decor and Lighting
- architectural elements
- brackets (structural elements)
- entrance structures
- foundation stones (wall components)
- gable components
- gateways
- lats (pillars)
- minbars
- monumental pillars
- railings (balustrades)
- room dividers
- swinging doors (doors)
- bed furnishings
- bed curtain tiebacks
- bed curtains
- bed hangings
- bed valances
- bedcovers
- bedspreads
- clocks
- carriage clocks
- coverings and hangings
- banners
- blankets (coverings)
- carpets
- coverings
- covers (overlying objects)
- curtains (window hangings)
- hangings (coverings)
- portieres
- irish carpets
- mats (floor coverings)
- quilts
- slipcovers (furniture coverings)
- table coverings
- tablecloths
- tapestries
- tray cloths
- valances
- decorative panels
- door heads
- decorative vessels
- flowerpots
- jardinières (plant stands)
- vases
- furnishing accessories
- curtain hooks
- tiebacks (fasteners)
- headrests
- ceramic pillows
- lighting devices
- candelabras (candleholders)
- candlestands (lighting devices)
- candlesticks
- lamps (lighting devices)
- kerosene lamps
- oil lamps
- lanterns (lighting devices)
- light bulbs
- sconces (lighting devices)
- music boxes
- pillows and pillow accessories
- bolster cases
- cushions
- pillowcases
- pillow ends
- pillows
- visiting card cases
Furniture
- armrests (object genre)
- beds (furniture)
- canopy beds
- benches (furniture)
- pews
- case furniture
- cabinets (case furniture)
- display cabinets
- chests (case furniture)
- caskets (personal gear)
- chests of drawers
- cupboards (case furniture)
- sideboards (furniture)
- tantaluses
- wardrobes (case furniture)
- chairs (furniture forms)
- armchairs
- dining chairs
- reclining chairs
- counters (furniture)
- cribs (children's beds)
- doors
- furniture hardware
- knee rests
- podiums
- lecterns
- safes (storage containers)
- screens (furniture)
- folding screens
- lamp screens
- single-panel screens
- table screens
- sofas
- stands (support objects)
- bookstands
- lantern stands
- pedestal stands
- umbrella stands
- stools (seating furniture)
- bidets (box stools)
- support furniture
- supports (furniture components)
- tables (support furniture)
- bureaus (slant-front desks)
- dressing tables
- portable desks
- school desks
- side tables
- writing tables
- workbenches
Games, Toys, and Sports Equipment
- ball game equipment
- board games (game sets)
- chess sets
- chessmen
- gameboards (board game elements)
- game boxes
- go (board game)
- card games (game sets)
- chance games and accessories
- gambling tokens
- lottery games and paraphernalia
- tikam-tikam
- electronic games and accessories
- console game
- videocarts
- folk games
- congkak
- spinning tops
- games and toys manuals
- indoor game accessories
- dice
- game pieces (game elements)
- gaming counters
- pocket games
- racquet games
- badminton gear
- badminton racket
- shuttlecocks
- table tennis gear
- table tennis ball
- table tennis net
- table tennis paddle
- tennis gear
- tennis racket
- target games
- golf gear
- tile games
- mah-jongg set
- toys (recreational artifacts)
- assorted toys
- baby toys
- children's cards
- construction toys
- building blocks
- domestic toys
- toy animal
- toy figurines
- paper dolls
- toy musical instruments
- toy vehicles
Hand Tools and Hardware
- animal equipment
- animal harnesses
- bullhooks
- clayworking equipment
- potter's roller
- saggers
- cutting tools
- adzes
- chisels
- metalworking cutters
- punches (cutting tools)
- ticket punches
- saws
- sickles
- woodworking knives
- work knives
- drilling tools
- borers (tools)
- drills (tools)
- fastening tools
- screwdrivers
- fire extinguishers
- fire-making tools
- lighters (fire-making equipment)
- match box
- matches (fire-making equipment)
- forging and metal-shaping tools
- anvils (tools)
- dapping blocks
- mandrels
- metalworking files
- metalworking punches
- hardware tools
- funnels
- key rings
- keys (hardware)
- locks (securing devices)
- whistles
- window grilles
- holding and gripping tools
- clamps
- pliers
- tweezers
- wrenches
- measuring devices (instruments)
- mixing tools
- paddles (mixing tools)
- spatulas (general tools)
- moulds and guiding tools
- molds (shaping equipment)
- patterns (general, guides)
- stencils (image-making tools)
- templates (shaping tools)
- sewing tools
- pincushions
- sewing containers
- sewing machines (equipment)
- sewing needles
- spool racks
- threads
- striking tools
- hammers (tools)
- textile fabricating tools
- cloth press
- spinning wheels
- textile brushes
- weaving tools
- loom pulleys
- weaving comb
- textile working equipment
- weighing devices
- scales (weighing devices)
Household Receptacles, Appliances and Kitchenware
- food storage cabinets
- household appliances
- electrical household appliances
- refrigerators
- irons (tools)
- non-electrical household appliances
- household receptacles
- household basins
- pails
- serving tray
- slop jars
- spittoons
- kitchen and cooking items
- blenders (culinary equipment)
- bottle openers
- braziers (cooking, heating equipment)
- cake molds
- cleaning brush
- cleavers (culinary tools)
- cook stoves
- cutting boards
- food covers
- food molds
- grills
- grinders (culinary tools)
- kettles (vessels)
- kitchen knives
- kitchen measuring utensils
- kitchen spatulas
- kitchen wash basins
- ladles
- microwave ovens
- mortars (grinding tools)
- ovens (baking equipment)
- peelers
- pestles
- pots (containers)
- rice cookers
- salvers
- sieves
- steamboat pots
- steamers (cookware)
- strainers (culinary tools)
- toasters (cooking and heating devices)
- tongs (devices)
- whetstones
- woks
Jewellery and Personal Ornaments
- anklets
- bangles
- bracelets (jewelry)
- brooches
- kerongsang
- crowns (headdresses)
- diadems
- ear ornaments
- earrings (jewelry)
- ear studs
- fingernail guard
- hair accessories
- barrettes (hair ornaments)
- hairpins
- ornamental combs
- jewelry boxes
- lockets
- necklaces
- bead necklaces
- torques (jewelry)
- neck ornaments
- neck rings
- pectorals (jewelry)
- pendants (jewelry)
- pins (jewelry)
- rings (finger jewelry)
- toe rings
Medical and Scientific Equipment
- medical and scientific measuring devices
- electrocardiograph
- quadrants (measuring devices)
- thermometers
- clinical thermometers
- medicine cabinet
- medicine container
- medicinal ointment containers
- medicine bottles
- vaccine bottle
- other medical and scientific tools
- anesthetic instrument
- inhaler (medical equipment)
- medical suction machines
Musical Instruments and Accessories
- bowed string instruments
- erhu
- violins
- gamelan instruments
- bonang
- gambang kayu
- genders (metallophones)
- slenthem
- gong ageng
- kemanaks
- kempul
- kenong
- rebabs (spike fiddles)
- saron
- suling
- musical accessories
- bows (chordophone components)
- drum stands
- percussion beaters
- drumsticks (percussion beaters)
- gong mallets
- violin-cases
- percussion instruments
- angklungs
- bells (idiophones)
- cymbals
- drums (membranophones)
- gendang
- gu (barrel drum)
- mrdangams
- muyu
- rebana
- gongs
- kettle gongs
- metallophones
- slit drums (percussion tubes)
- vibraphones
- xylophones
- plucked string instruments
- ektārs
- lutes (chordophones)
- mandolins
- pipa (sound instrument)
- sanxian
- tamburas (Indian chordophones)
- ukuleles
- yangqin
- zithers
- wind instruments
- accordions
- blowing horns
- mouth organs
- sona
- transverse flutes
- nose flutes
- tubas
- vertical flutes
Paintings, Drawings and Calligraphic Works
- calligraphy (visual works)
- collages (visual works)
- drawings (visual works)
- charcoal drawings
- graphite drawings
- pen and ink drawings
- sketches
- paintings (visual works)
- acrylic paintings (visual works)
- Chinese ink paintings
- gouaches (paintings)
- ink wash paintings
- lacquer paintings
- oil paintings (visual works)
- painted glass (visual works)
- reverse paintings on glass (visual works)
- tempera paintings
- water-colours (paintings)
- pastels (visual works)
- scratch art
- textile art (visual works)
Personal Grooming and Childcare Items
- body powders
- child care equipment
- pacifier
- cosmetic items
- cosmetic applicators
- cosmetic boxes
- face powder cases
- lipsticks
- ear wax spoons
- fragrance bottles
- cologne bottles
- perfume bottles
- grooming tweezers
- hair products and styling tools
- combs (grooming tools)
- curlers
- hairbrushes (grooming tools)
- hair dryers
- hair oil
- mirrors
- hand mirrors
- nail clippers
- personal wash basins
- pomanders
- shaving set
- grooming shavers
- razors
- shaving basins
- shaving brushes
- soap boxes (container for personal grooming)
- toothbrushes
- toothpicks
Photographs and Negatives
- card photographs (photographs)
- cabinet photographs
- cartes-de-visite (card photographs)
- negatives (photographs)
- gelatin silver negatives
- glass plate negatives
- photobooks
- photograms
- photograph albums
- positives (photographs)
- handcoloured photographs
- photographic prints
- albumen prints
- digital photographic prints
- gelatin silver prints
- photochroms
- photographic transparencies
- Autochromes (photographs)
- slides (photographs)
- lantern slides
Religious and Ceremonial Items
- ceremonial attire and accessories
- ceremonial armour
- ceremonial fans
- ceremonial handkerchiefs
- ceremonial headdresses
- ceremonial masks
- ceremonial robes
- ceremonial waistcloths
- vestments (ecclesiastical costume)
- ceremonial furniture and furnishings
- ceremonial bells
- ceremonial chairs
- ceremonial hangings
- ceremonial lamps
- devotional lamps
- Hanukkah lamps
- Sabbath lamps
- ceremonial mats
- ceremonial rattles
- ritual flags
- ceremonial receptacles
- ablution basins
- ceremonial containers
- cong (ceremonial vessel)
- kundikas
- offering containers
- offering trays
- reliquaries
- ritual vessels
- sprinkler flasks
- ceremonial sound devices
- ceremonial weapons
- ceremonial axes
- ceremonial knives
- ceremonial spears
- ceremonial staffs
- ceremonial swords
- religious ankusha
- scepter
- fetishes
- hampatongs
- funerary and bereavement items
- funeral decorations
- funerary masks
- funerary sculpture
- grave goods
- mingqi
- grave markers
- hearses
- mourning jewelry
- palls (coverings)
- shrouds
- tomb slabs
- personal religious or spiritual items
- amulets
- begging bowls
- fortune teller slips
- kiswah
- personal shrines
- prayer beads
- rosaries
- prayer rugs
- religious pendant
- ritual coins
- soul locks
- subhahs
- talismans
- processional items
- processional standards
- religious architectural elements
- gopuras
- stupas
- religious symbols and sculptures
- Buddhapadas
- Buddhas (visual works)
- cakras (weapons)
- crosses (visual works)
- crucifixes
- devotional plaques
- lingam containers
- lingams (visual works)
- pietàs
- votive offerings
- religious texts and accessories
- Bible boxes
- Bibles
- prayer books
- prayer scrolls
- Qur'ans
- Qur'an stands
- religious texts
- scripture cases
- sermons
- sutras
- worship and altar items
- altar candlesticks
- altar cloths
- altar cruets
- altarpieces
- altars (religious fixtures)
- altar tables
- censers
- incense burners
- offering bowls
- retables (altar appendage)
- shrines (structures)
Stationery and Art Materials
- beads (pierced objects)
- blotting papers
- bookmarks
- brushes (implements)
- artists' brushes
- writing brushes
- brush washers
- chalkboards (writing boards)
- chalk sticks
- easels
- folders (containers)
- ink bottles
- inkpads
- inkstones
- inkwells
- lace (needlework)
- lanyards
- palettes (painting equipment)
- paperweights
- pencils (drawing and writing equipment)
- pencil sharpeners
- penknives
- pens (drawing and writing implements)
- fountain pens
- pen nibs
- pounce pots
- printing plates
- rulers (measuring devices)
- sandpaper
- seals (artifacts)
- stamps (tools)
- stationery holders and stands
- brush holder
- brush rests
- inkstands
- pencil cases
- pen rests
- pen trays
- styluses (writing equipment)
- water droppers
- wood blocks (printing blocks)
- writing equipment
Stimulant Paraphernalia
- betel nut chewing sets
- betel leaf holders
- betel nut cutters
- betel nut lime boxes
- betel nut pouches
- betel nut pounders
- betel nut receptacles
- betel nut spatulas
- betel nut spittoons
- smoking accessories
- ashtrays
- cigarette cards
- cigar rollers
- opium smoking accessories
- opium bowls
- opium lamps
- pipe cases
- pipe stands
- tobacco containers
- tobacco boxes
- tobacco jars
- tobacco pouches
- tobacco product boxes
- cigarette boxes
- cigarette cans
- cigarette cases
- tobacco wrappers
- smoking equipment
- hookahs (smoking equipment)
- pipes (smoking equipment)
- opium pipes
- tobacco pipes
- snuff accessories
- snuff bottles
Tableware, Food and Drink Containers
- dining hand washing sets
- food containers
- biscuit boxes
- food basket
- tea caddies (containers)
- tea canisters
- tiffin carriers
- tableware
- beakers (drinking vessels)
- bowls (vessels)
- punch bowls
- salad bowls
- tea bowls
- chopsticks
- coffeepots
- condiment vessels
- salt and pepper set
- salts (condiment vessels)
- sugar casters
- cup and saucer set
- cups (drinking vessels)
- teacups
- wine cups
- dining knives
- butter knives
- cake knives
- carving knives
- steak knives
- dishes (vessels for food)
- butter dishes (serving dishes)
- sweetmeat dishes
- drinking glasses
- epergnes
- fish slices
- forks (cutlery)
- carving forks
- salad forks
- serving forks
- table forks
- goblets
- mugs (cups)
- pedestal plates
- plates (general, dishes)
- dessert plates
- dinner plates
- platters (carrying dishes)
- chargers (platters)
- saucers (plates)
- trembleuses
- spoons
- eating spoon
- tablespoons
- teaspoons
- stirrers
- tableware accessories
- cake stand
- chopstick holders
- condiment vessel holders
- spoon rests
- tableware stands
- tankards
- tazzas
- teakettles
- teakettles-on-stands
- teapots
- tea services
- tureens
- water kettles
- water and beverage containers
- alcohol holders
- decanters
- liquor bottles
- wine vessels
- beverage warmers
- milk bottle
- pitchers (vessels)
- soft drink bottles
- vacuum flasks
Theatre Artefacts
- puppet show artifacts
- rod puppets and props
- wayang golek puppets
- shadow puppets and props
- nang talung puppets
- nang yai puppets
- tholu bommalata puppets
- wayang kelitik puppets
- wayang kulit puppets
- string puppets and props
- water puppets and props
- stage backdrop
- theatre costumes
- theatre clothing
- theatre footwear
- theatre headgears
- theatrical masks
- theatre documents and ephemera
- theatre musical instruments and accessories
- theatre tools and equipments
- theatrical prop
Weapons and Accessories
- ammunition
- bullets
- shrapnel
- armor (protective wear)
- cuirasses
- shields (armor)
- artilleries
- artillery (firearms)
- artillery shells
- blowpipes
- brass knuckles
- catapults (historical weapons)
- clubs (weapons)
- knobkerries
- edged weapons
- arrows (projectiles)
- axes (weapons)
- bayonets
- daggers (weapons)
- krises
- rencong
- darts
- knife weapons
- machetes (knives)
- spears (weapons)
- tridents
- swords
- katana
- sabres
- sword sticks
- guns
- handguns (small arms)
- machine guns
- muskets
- musketoons
- rifles (long guns)
- shotguns
- weapon accessories
- ammunition boxes
- ammunition holders
- keris board
- plotting board equipment
- poison bottles
- powder flasks
- powder horns
- quivers
- sheaths (cases)
- scabbards
- weapon components
- ax heads
- cup-hilts
- hilts
- spearheads
- sword guards
- weapon blades
Wedding Items
- marriage certificates
- wedding clothes
- wedding dresses
- wedding sarongs
- wedding costume accessories
- bridal crowns
- bridal tie hangings
- wedding belts
- wedding collars
- wedding hair accessories
- wedding headdresses
- wedding veils
- wedding necklaces
- wedding pendants
- wedding purses
- wedding rings
- wedding decorative ornaments
- dowry tray covers
- wedding bed hangings
- wedding lantern covers
- wedding mats
- wedding footwear
- wedding shoes
- wedding slippers
- wedding furniture
- wedding beds
- wedding chests
- wedding lantern holders
- wedding gifts
- betrothal gifts
- dowry items
- wedding printed ephemera
- wedding invitation cards
- wedding receptacles
National Collection Object Type Categories
Listings are organised in a taxonomical manner to better facilitate browsing by categories.
Presently, 38 categories have been created under “Object Type”. Due to the enormity of artefacts in the National Collection, this is still a work-in-progress. Do visit this page regularly for our updates on new categories and labels, or to find new object records that have been tagged.
*The categories and labels in the taxonomy are currently not representative of the entire National Collection.