Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0389-1245 | |
| Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Cream skimmer / spoon | |
| Culture | ||
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | Pakistan | |
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| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1714 | |
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: copper | |
| Description | One piece copper spoon used to skim cream; Round shallow bowl with multiple perforations creating a geometric, floral-like design; Straight handle with Arabic calligraphy on the proximal end; Writing reads “El Hajj Hasan [Year] 1125†[Hasan who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca, Gregorian year 1713-1714]. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.7, Width = 10.7, Length = 28.8 | |