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Catalog Number

CAS 2002-0002-0016   CAS 2002-0002-0016; Foot scraper
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Foot scraper
Culture East Indian
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country India
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950-1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Brass
Description Brass foot scraper in the form of a flat-bottomed oval platform surmounted by pair of lion figures; Knobby textured underside of figurine is used to rub the soles of one’s feet to remove the dirt and to massage them.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Width = 9.3, Length = 3.8