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Object Number
2001.2.4
Display Title
Betel cutter
Descriptions
Object Description
Cutter for slicing betel "nuts" (fruits) of betel palm Areca catechu; anthropomorphic form
Inventory Description
Tool, cutter, anthropomorphic form, engraved decoration, hinged, two handles
Classification
- Unclassified
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Sri Lanka
/
Central
/
Kandy
/
Kandy
Materials
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 16.7 x 0.85 cm (2 3/8 x 6 9/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2001.2.4
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|
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| |
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| |
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|
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| |
|
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for Betel nuts (areca catechu)
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| ||
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|
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| |
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|
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| |
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| ||
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