Decorated gourd, probably a mate gourd, with a metal rim. It is decorated, possibly with enamel, in many colours. The decoration includes the coat of arms of Argentina and other emblems. It is inscribed with the names of 14 provinces of Argentina.
mate gourd
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commemorative coin
object | nn16675.67
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pipe bowl (pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking))
object | 27.232i
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sifter (sieve (agriculture & forestry)); pounder (pestle (food processing & storage))
object | 22.7.63/7
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theatrical clothing
object | 13.4.60/2
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