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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
Presumably a distaff made of hardwood, stick divided into several segments, the lower part of the grip is round, the other parts are angular and decorated with geometric patterns, the upper segment is cleft. At the lower end is a small knob. The top end has broken off. 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.