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1893.48.131

Rice measure. Wooden vessel with metal band. [MOBB [OPS move] 16/2/2017]

1893.48.131

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rice measure. Wooden vessel with metal band. [MOBB [OPS move] 16/2/2017]
Long description
Flat bottom vessel with straight sides with slightly narrowing, and inward curved rim. There are three bands of narrow ridges and channels. The metal band is approximately two-thirds down the sides of the vessel. [MOBB [OPS move] 16/2/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Uttar Pradesh Mirzapur
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, Material Metal, Process Repaired (local), Process Bound, Process Carved
Dimensions
Height: max 142 mm, Diameter: max 147 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1893.48.131

Search terms: Measurement, Food and Drink, Vessel, Measuring Device, Food Accessory

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