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Bag for carrying kohl or surma - made and embroidered by women +
Bag for carrying kohl or surma - made and embroidered by women +
Object Number 39-112-60/6602
Display Title Bag for carrying kohl or surma - made and embroidered by women +
Descriptions
Object Description Bag for carrying kohl or surma - made and embroidered by women +
Inventory Description Bag, small, embroidered multicolored geometric design, fringed, string tie
Classification
  • Bag
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Besud
  • Hazara
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Afghanistan
Additional Geographic Terms Afghanistan, Central: Hazarajat; Besud
Materials Cotton, Silk, Dye
Dimensions Overall: 9.8 x 9.1 x 0.8 cm (3 7/8 x 3 9/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-112-60/6602

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