Betel nut coated with gold

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Object Number 79-80-60/20085

Display Title Betel nut coated with gold

Descriptions

Object Description Betel nut coated with gold

Inventory Description Nut covered with gold leaf, encased in glass and cardboard.

Classification

Floral

Department Ethnographic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Asia / India

Materials Nut

Dimensions Overall: 5.1 x 7.6 cm (2 x 3 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 20085

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