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Catalog Number

CAS 0018-0103A-C   CAS 0018-0103A-C; Writing box
Category Carvings
Object Name Writing box
Culture Swahili
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya or Tanzania
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East African coast
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Writing box carved in Malbar style; originated in India.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Width = 19.1, Length = 46.7