Betel Mortar

P1576A

From: Sumatra | West Sumatra

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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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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