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1954.10.3

Flat coiled basketry dish, used as a plate or lid. Made from palm leaf. Pattern in green, magenta and brown/natural. [RM [OPS move] 8/12/2016]


1954.10.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flat coiled basketry dish, used as a plate or lid. Made from palm leaf. Pattern in green, magenta and brown/natural. [RM [OPS move] 8/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Al-Wahat al-Kharijah (Kharga oasis)
Person
Field collector A.M. Abou-Zeid
PRM source A.M. Abou-Zeid
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1954
Date collected
By 1954
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Plant Leaf, Material Pigment, Process Basketry, Process Coiled, Process Split, Process Dyed
Dimensions
Height: max 69 mm, Diameter: max 264 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.10.3

Search terms: Basketry, Vessel, Food and Drink, Bowl, Lid, Plate, Food Accessory