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1982.23.24.2

Half of a breast beam (perucha) for a hand loom. Roughly carved piece of unvarnished wood with two incised bars at either end for bindings. For the other half of the breast beam see [1982.23.24 .1] [BS [OPS Move] 23/3/2017]

1982.23.24.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Half of a breast beam (perucha) for a hand loom. Roughly carved piece of unvarnished wood with two incised bars at either end for bindings. For the other half of the breast beam see [1982.23.24 .1] [BS [OPS Move] 23/3/2017]
Geographical reference
Nepal
Asia > Southern Asia > Nepal
Cultural groups
Tamang
Person
Field collector Mary Marlow
Field collector Oxford University Expedition
PRM source Mary Marlow
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1982
Date collected
9 August 1982
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1982
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 23 mm, Width: max 35 mm, Length: max 604 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1982.23.24.2

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