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Type of object:
Woodwork

Accession number: 2005.1087 Inventory number: RC 01

Object: Block print

Material/technique: Wood / hand-crafted

Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C.

Brief description: Solid rectangular wood print block with cursive floral and leaf motifs and a border of smaller similar motifs.

Measurements: L. 13 cm W. 10 cm H. 4 cm Weight 270 g

Condition: Good

Provenance: Afghanistan

Donated by: Mr. R. Christoffel, Steinmaur, Switzerland, 2005

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Type of object:
Woodwork

Accession number: 2005.1088 Inventory number: RC 02

Object: Clog

Material/technique: Wood / hand-carved

Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C.

Brief description: Crudely carved clog for right foot, surface with incised floral and leaf motifs, hole in front left for foot loop, round splayed heel and front.

Measurements: L. 27.5 cm W. 11 cm H. 6.5 cm Weight 395 g

Condition: Soiled

Provenance: Afghanistan

Donated by: Mr. R. Christoffel, Steinmaur, Switzerland, 2005

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Copyright © - Photo/Text: Stiftung Foundation Bibliotheca Afghanica - Afghanistan Museum, Carla Grissmann, 2005

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