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| Catalog Number | CAS 0216-0263 | |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Lamps | |
| Object Name | Lamp | |
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| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India | |
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| Collection Name | Allen Collection of Lamps | |
| Materials | Metal: Brass | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.1, Max Diam = 6.2 |
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CAS 0389-0861 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Plate | |
| Culture | East Indian | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: copper; Tin | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 4.8, Max Diam = 40.0 | |
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CAS 0389-0862 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Plate | |
| Culture | East Indian | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: copper; Tin | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 4.8, Max Diam = 37.0 | |
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CAS 0389-0863 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Plate | |
| Culture | East Indian | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: copper; Tin | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.9, Max Diam = 33.5 | |
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CAS 0389-1245 |  |
| Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Cream skimmer / spoon | |
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| 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 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0389-1514 |  |
| Category | Bead & Leatherwork; Vessels | |
| Object Name | Flask | |
| Culture | unknown | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India, Nepal or China | |
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| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
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| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Leather | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 23.0, Width = 12.7, Thickness = 5.1, Rim Diam = 2.7 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0389-1531 |  |
| Category | Ceremonial Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Puja spoon | |
| Culture | Hindu (East Indian) | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
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| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Brass | |
| Description | Cast spoon with a small deep hemispherical bowl molded into a flower-like shape; Spoon is used in Hindu homes and temples to ladle oil or water during a puja ceremony. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.7, Depth = 1.8, Length = 15.3 |
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CAS 0389-1550A-C |  |
| Category | Weaponry; Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Knife with sheath and smaller knife | |
| Culture | Gurkha | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India | |
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| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | A: Metal: Steel; Bone; Other metal; B: Leather; C: Steel; Wood | |
| Description | A: Large knife; B: Sheath; C: Small knife | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=4.9; B=5.4; C=2.7, Thickness = A=2.3; B=4.1; C=1.9, Length = A=33.5; B=28.0; C=14.4 | |
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CAS 0389-1573 |  |
| Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Knife | |
| Culture | unknown | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)? | |
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| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
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| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Iron | |
| Description | From BRL 1982: “All metal knife? (sic); Ceylon? (sic).” | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.6, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 31.0 | |
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CAS 0389-1596 |  |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Folding knife | |
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| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India, probably | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1700s or early 1800s, probably | |
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Steel; Brass; Wood; Paint | |
| Description | From BRL: “Folding knife; Probably India, but unsure; Grooved wood handle with two bands of red paint; Engraved brass bolster and cap; Steel blade with two grooves on end side; Backs on (sic) steep pick; No spring; This mechanism, called a ‘balance knife’ or a ‘clutch knife’; Used in India, also used in France but French examples are more delicate; May have been used in southern Europe; Probably 18th or early 19th century.” | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.9, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 12.3 (closed) | |
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CAS 0389-1673A,B |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Knife with sheath | |
| Culture | Moghul | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India | |
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| Date of Manufacture | 1700-1800s | |
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | A: Metal: Steel; Brass; Jade; Rubies; Emeralds; Gold; B: Wood; Velvet | |
| Description | A: Knife; B: Sheath | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=2.3; B=2.4, Thickness = A=2.0; B=2.0, Length = A=27.5; B=21.5 | |
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CAS 0389-1682A-C |  |
| Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Knife and skewer with sheath | |
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| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | Sri Lanka (Ceylon) | |
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| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Steel; Silver; Bone; Brass; Leather; Wood | |
| Description | A: Knife; B: Sheath; C: Skewer | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=2.0; B=3.2, Thickness = A=1.4; B=3.0, Max Diam = C=1.9, Length = A=25.1; B=21.7; C=21.3 | |
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CAS 0389-1715A,B |  |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Knife with sheath | |
| Culture | Afghan; Pathan | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | Afghanistan | |
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| Date of Manufacture | 1750-1850 | |
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Steel; Iron; Ivory; Wood; Leather | |
| Description | A: Knife; B: Sheath; From BRL 1982: "Knife and scabbard. Pathan dagger called a 'Pesh-Kabz' / late 18th to early 19th century. Blade: Steel blade with T-cross section back. Handle: Ivory grips, one piece missing; iron bolster. Scabbard: Leather over wood scabbard. Note: A weapon intended for piercing chain mail. Compare: [CAS] 0389-2060, 0389-1777." | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=3.0;B=3.2, Thickness = A=2.4; B=2.5, Length = A=25.5; B=17.8 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0389-1749 |  |
| Category | Ceremonial Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Puja spoon | |
| Culture | Hindu (East Indian) | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | early 1900s | |
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal (bronze?) | |
| Description | Cast metal spoon with a small deep hemispherical bowl whose interior is smooth and whose exterior is fluted; Shaft of handle is square in cross-section and terminates at the proximal end in the form of a cobra head; Spoon is used in Hindu homes and temples to offer water or other liquids to a deity. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.4, Depth = 1.7, Length = 16.0 |
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CAS 0389-1777 |  |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Knife | |
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| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | Afghanistan | |
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| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal; Ivory | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.1, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 48.2 | |
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CAS 0389-1795 |  |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Knife | |
| Culture | Gurkha | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India or Nepal | |
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| Date of Manufacture | early 1800s, probably | |
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Steel; Wood; Bone | |
| Description | From BRL: “Horn and copper handle, copper cap; Forged bolster, hooked blade; Unknown origin; Probably early 19th century; Construction looks Spanish; [BRL] once saw a print of English fishermen ca. 1820-30 using this shape knife (sic) to clean fish.” | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.4, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 24.9 | |
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CAS 0389-1855 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
| Object Name | Knife | |
| Culture | Ceylonese | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | Sri Lanka (Ceylon) | |
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| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Steel; Brass; Silver; Ivory | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.6, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 27.5 | |
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CAS 0389-1856 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Knife | |
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| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | India | |
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| Other Geographic Data | South India | |
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| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Steel; Ivory; Silver; Brass | |
| Description | From BRL 1982: “Knife; Unidentified - perhaps North African or Ceylonese; Ornate engraved and chased silver handle; Brass bolster; Crude curved, chased blade; Probably assembled from parts.” | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 24.5 | |
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CAS 0389-1893 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Knife | |
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| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | Sri Lanka (Ceylon) | |
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| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Steel; Horn | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.8, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 28.6 | |
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CAS 0389-2001 |  |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Knife | |
| Culture | Sinhalese | |
| Global Region | South-Central Asia | |
| Country | Sri Lanka (Ceylon) | |
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| Date of Manufacture | 1700s | |
| Collection Name | Rietz Collection of Food Technology | |
| Materials | Metal: Steel; Copper; Ivory (elephant) | |
| Description | From BRL 1982: "Heavy knife / Piha-Kaetta / Sinhalese / 18th century. Blade: Massive, curved blade with single fuller. Handle: Carved, elephant ivory handle secured by replacement copper rivets. Line decorated tang; cap missing; heavy forged bolster. Note: very old ivory." | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.0, Thickness = 3.3, Length = 33.7 | |
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