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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1652   CAS 0389-1652; Nut cracker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Nut cracker
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Malaysia (Malaya) or Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1700s?
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Iron; Brass
Description Hinged iron utensil with brass bands spiraling around handles as decoration; Proximal ends have brass knobs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 32.1