DepartmentAsia
Mould poured betel nut cutter
NameBetel nut cutter
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Date18th - 19th Century
Place madeSoutheast Asia, Asia
Place madeSouth Asia, Asia
Mediummetal
Dimensions3 3/8 × 6 5/16 × 3/8 in. (8.5 × 16 × 1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Thomas and Jerri Morin, A.2017.66.11
Object numberA.2017.66.11
Descriptionappears to be in the shape of a large bird with a small head, a big body (making up the cutting blade), and two large legs (the handles). The front of the bird has a small ring built in (likely for carying). Rusted
