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Object Number 20-33-60/D1407
Display Title 5 Brass grease cases (medoulari), worn on a belt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Boxes, rectangular, metal, hinged lid, incised, hanging ornaments, leather strap
Classification
  • Box
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th Century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Greece
Dimensions Overall: 18.7 x 6 x 3.4 cm (7 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object D1407

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