Betel Mortar
P1576A
From: Sumatra | West Sumatra
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Native Name | Gabat |
Object Number | P1576A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Minangkebau |
Provenience | Sumatra | West Sumatra |
Date Made | 1901 |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Brass |
Description | Brass tube with cork-like stopper at bottom and round lid at top attached with metal chain. Mortar for breaking betel nut. Gabat. |
Length | 12.9 cm |
Outside Diameter | 4.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901 |
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