Record metadata:

Type Cultural Object (2014 Definition)
TitleIIc 6557
KeywordsSaucer
DescriptionThis saucer was used possibly to serve condiments, such as chili paste, ai manas, with food. It is stylistically typical of European saucers in late 19th and early 20th century.
Creator of ObjectPresumed Portugese people
Date CreatedPre August 1935
Place CreatedPresumed Portugal
Object TypeDomestic object
Dimensions1.2 cm diameter
Use status in 2014Not commonly used
MaterialSilver alloy
TechniqueCast or forged
Institution/Holder: objectMuseum der Kulturen Basel
CollectorDr Alfred Bühler
Date CollectedAugust 1935
Place CollectedBaguia Sub-district, Baucau District, Timor-Leste
File CopyrightMuseum der Kulturen Basel. Photograph taken by Joanna Barrkman, 2014
MKB/Buehler object titleMass, G
Production status in 2014Never made in Baguia
Timorese Language Term/sRa'u, M Bikan, T

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