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1887.1.493.1

Wide rim coiled basket. For the conical lid see 1887.1.493 .2 [BH [OPS Move] 13/12/2016]

1887.1.493.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wide rim coiled basket. For the conical lid see 1887.1.493 .2 [BH [OPS Move] 13/12/2016]
Long description
Wide rim coiled basket that tapers towards a narrower base. Short vertical red and black dyed lines, more vibrant along the interior than the exterior. For the conical lid please refer to [1887.1.493 .2] [BH [OPS Move] 13/12/2016]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh or Telangana Kerala Karnataka
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1866
Date collected
By 1866
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1886
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Material Pigment, Process Basketry, Process Dyed
Dimensions
Diameter: max 183 mm total, Height: max 121 mm, Height: max 226 mm total, Diameter: max 183 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1887.1.493.1

Search terms: Basketry, Basket

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