Betel Bag
18th century (made)
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Betel bag (Bulat-payi), a small cotton bag with a draw-string closure running through metal loops. Embroidered with red and white cotton thread on a blue ground, the upper part of undyed cotton. Both sides are worked with two compartments enclosing symmetrical scrolling foliations. For carrying at the waist.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered cotton and metal |
| Brief description | Bulat payi, embroidered cotton; Kandy, C18 |
| Physical description | Betel bag (Bulat-payi), a small cotton bag with a draw-string closure running through metal loops. Embroidered with red and white cotton thread on a blue ground, the upper part of undyed cotton. Both sides are worked with two compartments enclosing symmetrical scrolling foliations. For carrying at the waist. |
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| Credit line | Given by Sir Everard im Thurn, K.C.M.G., K.B.E, C.B. |
| Object history | Given by Sir Everard im Thurn, K.C.M.G., K.B.E, C.B., 39 Lexham Gardens, W.8. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1920-1409 |
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| Other number | RP 1920/1409 - RF number |
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| Accession number | IM.16-1920 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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