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1932.89.194

Kohl spoon with lidded bowl. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 10/09/2010]

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1932.89.194

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Collection type
Object
Description
Kohl spoon with lidded bowl. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 10/09/2010]
Long description
Kohl spoon with lidded bowl. The spoon is of iron, with a long pointed bowl with a pivoted lid. The handle is notched and curved into a hook at the end. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 10/09/2010]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
West Bengal
Cultural groups
Santal
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Notched
Dimensions
Length: max 230 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.89.194 Other numbers: 85?
Research and responses

see Related Documents File [RDF] for list of objects and letter [front of accession book] dated 28.11.1932 from the Keeper of the Indian Institute to Henry Balfour confirming transfer of these objects to the University Museum. [MR 13/8/2001]

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