Rice Sieve
| Native Name | Khoeng Ham Takraeng |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 82-7-216 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Thai Isaan |
| Provenience: | Thailand Baan Pluoei |
| Date Made: | 1900-1981 |
| Early Date: | 1900 |
| Late Date: | 1981 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Bamboo Rattan |
| Technique: | Basketry |
| Height: | 9.5 cm |
| Outside Diameter: | 47 cm |
| Credit Line: | Museum Purchase, 1981 |
| Other Number: | 073 - Other Number |
Description
A round basket with a gently curved to flat bottom woven of fine bamboo strips with holes of approximately 3mm squared left open. There is one small handle of the twisted strips. Used for sifting, bran removal, sifting temper in pot making, or in making flour.
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