Bowl

A452G

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Biratori

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A452G
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Biratori
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Description

Nima (ニマ). The Ainu used these wooden bowls until they cracked or became broken. They were then used as bowls for offerings to the gods and would have been placed on an altar.

Height 10 cm
Length 27 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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