Food Serving Plate

A448A

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Biratori

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Nima
Object Number A448A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Biratori
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Technique Carved
Description

Ita (イタ). This wooden plate would have held food as an offering to the gods. Plates with engravings are thought to be older than those without any decoration.

Length 45.2 cm
Width 19.9 cm
Depth 2.6 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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