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Manuscript Basket
1871/1900
Sanskriti Museums
New Delhi, India
This elongated oval shaped basket, meant for storing manuscripts in Kerala is made of cane. It has two brass locks and latches on the right and left.
The pores between the woven strips of cane allow fresh air to circulate which prevent the manuscripts from soiling.
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Details
- Title: Manuscript Basket
- Date Created: 1871/1900
- Location: Kerala
- Physical Dimensions: H 15 cm x L 84 cm x B 23 cm
- Rights: Text © Sanskriti Museum of Everyday Art/ Jyotindra Jain
- Medium: Cane and Brass
- Period: Late 19th Century
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