Ghurra, Churning Rod Holder

2014.01.0006

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Artifact Identification Ghurra, Churning Rod Holder   (2014.01.0006)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Processing & Preparation T&E
  4. :
  5. Food Processing Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1850 - 1899 CE
Culture Nepalese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 19.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.61 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 4.12 cm
Weight 189 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

de Smedt, Paul. Divine Support. Delhi: Book Faith India, 2000. de Smedt, Paul. Ghurras (Flemish). Sint-Niklaus, Belgium 2004. Galleris le Toit du Monde. Exhibition Catalog. Masks and Tribal Arts of the Himalayas. Paris, December 2007.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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