Plate

A449A

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Biratori

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A449A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Biratori
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Description

Ita (イタ). This wooden plate would have held food as an offering to the gods. Plates with engravings are thought to be older than those without any decoration.

Length 17.2 cm
Width 24.4 cm
Depth 3.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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