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Knob-like object (babatu) of clay used in making pottery
Knob-like object (babatu) of clay used in making pottery
Object Number 40-73-70/1971
Display Title Knob-like object (babatu) of clay used in making pottery
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Babatu
Inventory Description Unclassified tool, ceramic, redware, rounded at bottom, knobbed at top
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Orang Simunol
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Oceania / Malaysia / Borneo
Additional Geographic Terms North Borneo; Kampong Bokara; Sandakan, near
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 6.7 x 6.7 x 6.7 cm (2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-73-70/1971; (40-73-70/1972)

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