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Object Number 02-20-60/62091.1
Display Title Spools
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spool, carved wood, laquered red and blk bands, with handle, grooved ends
Classification
  • Textileworking
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / <State> / Maldive Islands
Materials Wood, Lacquer
Dimensions Overall: 29.5 x 3.7 x 3.7 cm (11 5/8 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 62091

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Spools
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