Potter's Anvil
| Native Name | Hin Du หินคุ |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 82-7-5 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Thai Isaan |
| Provenience: | Thailand Nong Bua Lamphu Ban Khong Sawan |
| Date Made: | 1900-1981 |
| Early Date: | 1900 |
| Late Date: | 1981 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Clay |
| Height: | 4.5 cm |
| Outside Diameter: | 6 cm |
| Credit Line: | Museum Purchase, 1981 |
| Other Number: | UM 89 - Field No SF 101 - Other Number |
Description
Fired clay anvil with wide rounded head and small cylindrical handle. Used in pot making to support the inside of the pot while the exterior is beaten by a wooden paddle.
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