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fire pot

human history
  • Other Name

    Kangri (Burmese)

  • Description

    Fire pot, Kashmiri. The pottery bowl that should line it is missing. Used by everyone in winter, being carried under the outer garment to provide personal warmth.

  • Accession Number
    1989.39
  • Accession Date
    07 Mar 1989
  • Other Id

    53037 (ethnology)

  • Department

Images and documents

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