betel-cutter
- Museum number
- 2002,0209.41
- Description
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Betel cutter of solid brass with an iron blade in the form of a mythical animal, with the handles curving outwards, and cutter with a design of circular decorative panels on either side.
- Production date
- 19thC (late)-20thC (early) (?)
- Dimensions
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Length: 15 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- A group of 42 betel cutters from South and Southeast Asia bequeathed by Prof. Samuel Eilenberg.
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 2002
- Department
- Asia
- Registration number
- 2002,0209.41
- Additional IDs
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Miscellaneous number: E 1744 (Eilenberg number on tag)