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Betel Cutter
Orissa, India
19th century
length: 14 cm
A cutter, made from brass, in the shape of a mythical lion on top and an elephant below.
Such a cutter is typical of cutters from Orissa.
References: A similar cutter is illustrated in Brownrigg., H., Betel Cutters from the Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Thames and Hudson, 1992, p. 67.
Inventory no.: 237
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Betel Cutter
Orissa, India
19th century
length: 14 cm
A cutter, made from brass, in the shape of a mythical lion on top and an elephant below.
Such a cutter is typical of cutters from Orissa.
References: A similar cutter is illustrated in Brownrigg., H., Betel Cutters from the Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Thames and Hudson, 1992, p. 67.
Inventory no.: 237
This Item is available - Ask about this item
