On view at the Museum: The Society Sector
Ghee pot
Contemporary Era, Asia
AL9792
Clarified butter can be preserved for several months without refrigeration in this stainless-steel Indian ghee pot, just like the earthenware toupine jar in France used to preserve various fats.
Datasheet
- Type: Container
- Place of origin: India
- Materials and techniques: Stainless steel
- Date: 2014
- Dimensions: 15 x 11.5 cm
- Weight: 316 g
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