Gadur, Betel Container
2004.11.0033A
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Gadur, Betel Container (2004.11.0033A) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | 1669-1719 |
Culture | Maranao Language Group |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 30 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Height) | 26.5 cm |
Dimension 3 (Diameter) | 23.5 cm |
Weight | N/A |
Measuring Remarks | Largest dimension describes the diameter of the widest section of the body. Third largest dimension describes the diameter of the opening. |
Materials | Metal |
Manufacturing Processes | Forming, Firing |
Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | Compare to a piece in Michel Mottier's collection, see Orientations magazine, September 1978. 16th century Gadur purchased in Manila around 1978, inlaid with silver and the bronze was said to come from the Spanish cannons. Michel Mottier indicated it will be going on sale soon so may be appearing in auction house catalogue any time after this date. JLW, 2/3/2015 |
Bibliography | Rooney, Dawn F. Betel Chewing Traditions in South-East Asia. Images of Asia Series. Kuala Lumpur: Oxford University Press, 1993. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Charles Bur Harper |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |