Bread stamp

NameStamp

DateLate 20th - early 21st century

Place collectedMargilan, Fergana Province, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

MediumWood, metal

Dimensions5 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 in. (14.6 × 4.5 × 4.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase with funds from Andrea Fisher, A.2012.61.1

Object numberA.2012.61.1

DescriptionBread stamp with worn cylindrical turned hardwood handle from which protrudes numerous metal pins. The pins form a twelve-petalled flower. The wider bottom end to which the pins are attached has a slightly sticky, clear coating around the shoulder. There is a deeply punched hole in top of handle where it was attached to the lathe.