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Object Number
2001.2.1
Display Title
Betel spittoon
Descriptions
Object Description
Spittoon; for use with betel "nuts" (fruits) of betel palm Areca catechu
Inventory Description
DIsh, pedestal base, bulbous center, flared top, engraved design
Classification
- Dish
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Sri Lanka
/
Central
/
Kandy
/
Kandy
Materials
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 18.8 x 13.3 x 13.3 cm (7 3/8 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2001.2.1
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Walter H. Hodge
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Walter H. Hodge
(1959 - 2/6/01)
Collector
Barbara T. Hodge
(1959 - 2/6/2001)
Donor
Dr. Walter H. Hodge
(1959 - 2/6/01)
Donor
Barbara T. Hodge
(1959 - 2/6/2001)
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001.2.2 | Betel stand |
Dish
|
Kandy
| |
| 2001.2.4 | Betel cutter |
Unclassified
|
Kandy
| |
| 2001.2.3 | Betel box |
Box
|
Kandy
| |
|
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for Betel nuts (areca catechu)
| 32-13-60/7 | Betel nuts (areca catechu) |
India
| ||
| 2001.2.5.1 | Lime case |
Box
|
Kandy
| |
| 2001.2.5.2 | Lime case cover |
Box
|
Kandy
| |
| 08-36-00/1.68 | Grove of Betel-nut trees in Pueblo of Kurug |
Philippines
| ||
| 39-17-70/1378 | Small basketry box with lid of natural colored palm leaf. Contains betel nuts. |
Box
|
Kamwa
| |
| 04-19-70/63295 | Brass siri and betel nut box |
Box
|
Borneo
Borneo | |
| 06-20-70/66627 | Basket for betel nuts, tobacco, etc. |
Bag
|
Luzon
| |
| 21-41-60/D1651 | Lacquer box for holding betel nut outfit |
Box
|
Burma
| |
| 06-20-70/66673 | Brass betel nut box |
Box
|
Mindanao
|