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Object Number 54-33-60/10184
Display Title 2 cleavers of wood with large blades
Descriptions
Object Description 2 cleavers of wood with large blades; 2 knives with wooden handles and broad metal blades
Inventory Description Cleaver, metal blade, wrapped around wood handle, stamped design on handle
Classification
  • Edged
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Assam
Additional Geographic Terms India, Northeast
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 63.8 x 8.5 x 2.4 cm (25 1/8 x 3 3/8 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-33-60/10184

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2 cleavers of wood with large blades
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