Lime Container

P964

From: Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Mendalam River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P964
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kayan (uncertain)
Provenience Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Mendalam River
Section Oceanian
Materials Brass
Description

Cylindrical box to hold powdered lime for betel chewing. Two concentric circles around the top. Small knob on lid. Hakum sepa. Copper Alloy.

Height 5.715 cm
Credit Line Gift of Alfred C. Harrison Jr. and Dr. H. M. Hiller, 1899

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