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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1094   CAS 0389-1094; Container
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Container
Culture unknown
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Copper; Iron
Description Oval copper container with flat base straight sides, and hinged, domed lid; Sides and lid are embossed with geometric patterns; Series of perforations on base are arranged in diamond pattern; Flat bale handle is attached to two loops on top of lid; Clasp and hook are attached to front of lid, corresponding to small loop on front side of container.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.8, Width = 19.7, Depth = 13.8