- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Circular box [.1] with lid [.2]. Used for holding butter.
- Cultural groups
- Lepcha
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1927
- Date collected
- By 1927
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1927
- Materials and processes
- Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
- Dimensions
- Diameter: max 90 mm, Diameter: max 90 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1927.10.14.1 Accession number: 1927.10.14.2
Search terms: Vessel, Food and Drink, Box, Food Accessory, Lid
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