Oil Container

A439

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Shiraoi

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Shirikap Pishay
Object Number A439
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Shiraoi
Section Asian
Materials Swordfish Skin | Wood
Description

Sum-o-p (スㇺオプ). This container would have been hung above a fireplace. The oil it held was used for cooking.

Length 48 cm
Width 24.7 cm
Depth 9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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