Tooth Blackener Dish

P1397

From: Sumatra | Komering Agong (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Lelaam
Object Number P1397
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lampong (uncertain)
Provenience Sumatra | Komering Agong (uncertain)
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal
Description

Dish to hold tooth blackener. Metal, narrow, bow shaped with upswept ends, four short legs. Shallow depression in middle. "Lelaam. Iron dish which is used in blackening the teeth."

Height 12 cm
Length 33.5 cm
Width 3 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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