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1893.48.111

Large ceremonial spoon with Yoni-shaped bowl and cylindrical handle, with a rectangular stand towards the end. [EC 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 8/3/2006]

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1893.48.111

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Collection type
Object
Description
Large ceremonial spoon with Yoni-shaped bowl and cylindrical handle, with a rectangular stand towards the end. [EC 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 8/3/2006]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Uttar Pradesh Varanasi (Benares)
Person
Field collector William Crooke
PRM source William Crooke
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1893
Date collected
Before 1893
Acquisition information
Donated: 1893
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant
Dimensions
Length: max 652 mm, Width: max 94 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1893.48.111

Search terms: Ritual and Ceremonial, Religion, Food and Drink, Ceremonial Object, Spoon, Food Accessory, Religious Object

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