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Artifact

Ivory-Carved Spoon

Description

  • Carved ivory spoon 
  • Handle is carved to resemble a sitting figure.

Background Information

  • Purchased as a memento by William McRae on his return from drilling in Java around 1915. 

Map Location

Latitude: 5° 56' 3.797" S
Longitude: 106° 3' 9.493" E

Date

ca. 1900

Dimensions

inches
Length:
1.0
Width:
0.2
Height:
5.0

Events, Places, People

  • William McRae
  • Indonesia

Originating Location

Asia›Indonesia›Java

Subject

  • Front of ivory-carved spoon. The handle is carved and resembles a sitting figure.
  • Back of ivory-carved spoon. The handle is carved and resembles a sitting figure.
  • Close-up view of the handle of the spoon, carved into a seated figure.

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