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Canting (Indonesia)

This is a Canting. It is dated 1900–1974 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is bamboo, copper. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Canting (Indonesia); bamboo, copper; H x W: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.); 1974-9-7

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