On view at the Museum: The Food Sector
Watermelon mould
Contemporary Era, Asia
AL9820
This mould encourages a maturing watermelon to grow into the shape of a cube. The two parts are riveted together around the edge to ensure they sustain the pressure of the watermelon as it expands.
Datasheet
- Type: Mould
- Place of origin: China
- Materials and techniques: Plastic Metal
- Date: 2015
- Dimensions: 22 x 20 x 20 cm
- Weight: 853g
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