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Instrument for applying wax when doing batik (wood and copper)
Instrument for applying wax when doing batik (wood and copper)
Object Number 48-1-60/9713
Display Title Instrument for applying wax when doing batik (wood and copper)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spatula, carved wood, one end pointed, other with worked metal cap, residue
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shan-Thai
  • Chung-Chia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China / <State> / <County> / Chenning hsien
Additional Geographic Terms West Kweichow
Materials Wood, Metal, Adhesive?, Wax?
Dimensions Overall: 8.1 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm (3 3/16 x 1/4 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-1-60/9713

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