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Large piece of goatskin (?) punched full of holes - perhaps a strainer
Large piece of goatskin (?) punched full of holes - perhaps a strainer
Object Number 40-53-60/8289
Display Title Large piece of goatskin (?) punched full of holes - perhaps a strainer
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, hide, in a curved shape with the ends folded in, punctured holes throughout, oval patch sewn on to interior
Classification
  • Utilized hide
Department Archaeological
Artist Kathryn Swanson Ness
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Chinese Turkestan / Sinkiang / <County> / <City> / Derevzeh Dung
Additional Geographic Terms Chinese Turkestan, south; Derevzeh Dung; Kotan, near
Materials Hide
Dimensions Overall: 15.2 x 11.9 x 7.2 cm (6 x 4 11/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A3; 40-53-60/8289

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