Begging Bowl
Begging Bowl
Begging Bowl
Begging Bowl
Begging Bowl
Begging Bowl
Begging Bowl
Begging Bowl

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Begging Bowl,

19th century

Islamic
y1966-13

Information

Title
Begging Bowl
Dates

19th century

Medium
Carved and inscribed saychelle nut
Dimensions
12 x 28.5 x 13.7 cm (4 3/4 x 11 1/4 x 5 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Edwin E. Calverley, Class of 1906
Object Number
y1966-13
Culture
Islamic (culture or style)
Type
bowls (vessels)
Materials
nut (plant material)
Subject
running ornament, floral patterns, inscriptions, birds

Given to the Museum by Mr. Edwin E. Calverley in 1966

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