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Betel stand
Object Number 2001.2.2
Display Title Betel stand
Descriptions
Object Description Stand for presentation of "nuts" (fruits) and leaves from betel palm Areca catechu
Inventory Description Dish, stand, flat base and top, engraved decoration
Classification
  • Dish
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka / Central / Kandy / Kandy
Materials Brass
Dimensions Overall: 20.5 x 20.1 x 20.3 cm (8 1/16 x 7 15/16 x 8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2001.2.2
Credit Line Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Walter H. Hodge
Provenance
Collector Barbara T. Hodge (1959 - 2/6/2001)
Collector Dr. Walter H. Hodge (1959 - 2/6/01)
Donor Barbara T. Hodge (1959 - 2/6/2001)
Donor Dr. Walter H. Hodge (1959 - 2/6/01)

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