Collection place: Asia / Donor: James P. Heath / Function: 5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Boat-shaped receptacle, accession number 18-333, described as Wrought-iron, boat-shaped receptacle used in girl’s puberty ceremony of blackening filed teeth. Represents “Naga,” a mythical serpent. Length 18 inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Cup, accession number 9-12213, described as cup; ceramic with whitish crackled glaze.

Hearst Museum object titled Cup, accession number 9-12216, described as Ceramic, with whitish crackled glaze. Height: 5.75 cm, diameter: 9 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Cup, accession number 9-12215, described as Cup; ceramic with whitish crackled glaze. Height 5.75 cm. Diameter 9 cm. Tea cup, probably used in tea ceremony.

Hearst Museum object titled Cup, accession number 9-12214, described as Cup, ceramic with whitish crackles glaze. Height 5.5 cm, Diameter 9 cm. Attributed to Asia, Japan,

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 18-263, described as Ivory carving of “Sita” riding on “Garuda;” carved wood base. Sita is Rama’s wife. Height 6 1/2 inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Wooden mask, accession number 18-283, described as Painted wooden face mask; orange ground; goat hair trim. Used in village dances; may be held in front of head. Height 7 1/4 inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Wooden mask, accession number 18-284, described as Painted wooden face mask; tan ground; hinged lower jaw; goat hair trim. Used in village dances; may be held in front of head. Height 7 1/2 inches.