Lime box

Artist BATAK

MediumWood

ClassificationsContainers

Credit LineGift of Dr. David Nalin

Object number2006.2.5

DescriptionContainer for lime for chewing with betel nut. Made from light wood, possibly bamboo. Contains two pieces, and one fits into the other. Rounded shape. Thinner, longer tube fits into thicker, shorter tube. Intricate carved patterns on both the thicker, shorter tube and the end of the thinner, longer tube (which is a bit thick than the section which is meant to fit inside the other piece). Complex geometric pattern is engraved, consisting of both lines and circle.

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