Mortar for Body Cosmetics

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Mortar for Body Cosmetics
Mortar for Body Cosmetics
Mortar for Body Cosmetics
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Mortar for Body Cosmetics

Possible placeIndonesia, Asia
Possible placePapua New Guinea, Oceania
MediumCarved wood
Dimensionsoverall: 6 3/4 in. x 1 7/8 in. x 1 1/2 in. (17.1 cm x 4.8 cm x 3.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Merrill Millar Lake (Class of 1936)
Object number1980.73
Status
Not on view
RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
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