Steamer
Sticky Rice Steamer
| Native Name | Muay มวย Hun Muay หึนมวย |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 82-7-86 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Isaan Thai |
| Provenience: | Thailand Udon Thani Ban Chiang |
| Date Made: | ca. 1978 |
| Early Date: | 1973 |
| Late Date: | 1983 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Mai Bong (uncertain) Mai Rai (uncertain) Bamboo Cloth Wood Basketry |
| Technique: | Basketry |
| Height: | 25 cm |
| Outside Diameter: | 20.2 cm |
| Credit Line: | Museum Purchase, 1981 |
| Other Number: | 046 - Other Number |
Description
Sticky rice steamer. Medium size steaming basket that seems to have two woven layers. Used for steaming rice and other steamed dishes. Made out of woven bamboo (ไม่ไผ่บ้าน) lined with a cloth (ผ้าพัน) to prevent steam from escaping.
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