Medium: Cast iron, lacquer, wood
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Dates:19th century
Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 6 in. (10.2 x 10.2 x 15.2 cm)
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Accession Number: 2017.43.1a-b
Image: TL1984.167.1a-b_transp5868.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Cast iron vessel in the shape of a calabash gourd cut in half longitudinally, so that the stem becomes the pouring trough; three small conical feet; iron bail handle. Red-lacquered wooden lid in the shape of the other half of the gourd; spherical brass knob. Wood storage box. Condition: 1 1/2 in. old repair on one side of vessel.