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Hand distaff
Restitution status: Dubiousness is still to be clarified
Categories: Further categories / Further kinds of objects
Object Data
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Description
Distaff made from hard wood, stick divided into several segments decorated with chip carving in geometric patterns, two of the segments have a cleft. At the lower end there is a short cone and two widenings. The upper end has a jaw-like opening. Greece.
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Provenance Data
Former owner according to museum / collection
Provenance according to museum / collection
Collection of Greek embroidery and wood carvings, Arthur Haberlandt from Athens
Annotations
he procurement of this object in Athens by Director Arthur Haberlandt and its transport was only made possible by the German Embassy in Athens. However, no documentary evidence exists to prove its provenance or any form of payment. Therefore, this object is to be considered looted/expropriated.