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Object Number
31-49-60/D3770
Display Title
Spindles and distaff
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Spindles, red and black round tops, sticks inserted, intricately carved distaff
Classification
- Spindle
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Tibet
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 26.5 x 1.7 x 1.9 cm (10 7/16 x 11/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity
3
Label on object
D3770
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