A brass scrubber with a square base with a lattice cutout pattern. A central column rises from the base, marked by ringed ridges, and is topped by a spherical, perforated bulb with a similar lattice design and a small finial.

Body scrubber

Maker Indian Artist

Date20th Century

Place of originIndia, Asia

MediumBrass

Dimensions5 3/4 x 3 x 2 1/2 in. (14.6 x 7.6 x 6.4 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham

Object number1987.1.133

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ASIAN

Visual DescriptionA brass scrubber with a square base with a lattice cutout pattern. A central column rises from the base, marked by ringed ridges, and is topped by a spherical, perforated bulb with a similar lattice design and a small finial.

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