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Object Number 995-9-70/5689
Display Title Bamboo container
Descriptions
Object Description Bamboo lime container in two pieces; diamond shape design with small circles within the diamonds. Decoration is colored by red and black pigments. Four bands circle the container (at top, bottom and along midsection). Lime residue within container.
Inventory Description Case, cylindrical, fittled lid, incised linear designs
Classification
  • Case
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Lesser Sunda Islands / East Nusa Tenggara / West Timor
Dimensions Overall: 11.9 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm (4 11/16 x 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-9-70/5689
Provenance
Collector Dr. Monni Adams (1969 - 3/15/1999)
Donor Dr. Monni Adams (1969 - 3/15/1999)

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