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Betel Container

2011.05.0002A

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Betel Container   (2011.05.0002A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
    2. :
  2. Household Accessories
    3. :
  3. Containers for Smoking & Tobacco
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date N/A
Culture Karen
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 8.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 8.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 7.7 cm
Weight 42.0 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Varnish--Lacquer, Plant, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Lacquering, Weaving, Painting

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Fraser-Lu, Sylvia. (2000). Burmese Lacquerware. Bangkok, Thailand: Orchid Press.

Lewis, Paul and Elaine. Peoples of the Golden Triangle. 1984. P. 279

Rooney, Dawn. Betel Chewing Traditions in South-East Asia. Images of Asia Series. Kuala Lumpur: Oxford University Press, 1993. P. 47-48. Color Plate 16.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Kieffer-Lopez Collection
Reproduction No

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