Betel Nut Cutter Item Number: 2878/62 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brass betel nut cutter with two scissor-like hinged components, cast in a 'maithun' couple motif. One component is in the shape of a man and the other a woman. The figures face each other, the male figure has a blade-like section down his front which fits into a narrow opening down the front of the female body. One leg extends down from the bottom of each body, allowing for opening and closing the cutter.
Item History
- Made in Gujarat, India between 1850 and 1900
- Collected in Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India during 1980
- Owned by Tamarin Productions Inc. before May 4, 2011
- Received from Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source) on May 4, 2011
What
- Name
- Betel Nut Cutter
- Identification Number
- 2878/62
- Type of Item
- cutter
- Material
- brass metal
- Overall
- height 1.1 cm, width 16.0 cm, depth 8.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Gujarati ?
- Previous Owner
- Tamarin Productions Inc.
- Received from
- Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source)
Where
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1900
- Collection Date
- during 1980
- Ownership Date
- before May 4, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on May 4, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2878/0062