Lime box

Artist BATAK

Mediumwood/bamboo?

ClassificationsContainers

Credit LineGift of Dr. David Nalin

Object number2006.2.6

DescriptionVery lightwieght container (perhaps made of bamboo) for lime for chewing with Betel nut. Two separate pieces one of which fits into the other. Pieces are nearly identical except that for fitting has a 2 cm long thinner section to fit into the other side, and thick section is shorter. Thick band of geometric pattern around both piece, consisting of a series of circles with dots and lines forming shapes. [Drawing] repeated around outer edges of both pieces. Bottom of each piece is concave.

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