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Object Number
55-51-60/10544
Display Title
"Begging bowl" - made of a gourd with carved brass cover
Descriptions
Object Description
"Begging bowl" - made of a gourd with carved brass cover
Inventory Description
Bowl, hollowed gourd with hinged brass cover, raised bird/floral design, linked
Classification
- Bowl
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India?
Materials
Gourd, Brass, Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 32.5 x 14 x 13 cm (12 13/16 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
55-51-60/10544
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