Myanmar (Burma)
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Weight
Weight
Raised sandal (sandal (clothing: footwear))
Raised sandal (sandal (clothing: footwear))
Raised sandal (sandal (clothing: footwear))
Raised sandal (sandal (clothing: footwear))

Dolls (pastimes: toys); box (containers)

Lid (containers)

Salt box (box (food processing & storage)); lid (containers)
Trunk

Book (documentary artefacts)

Basket (containers)

Tray (containers)

Rice container; food carrier (carrier (food processing & storage))
Ear plug

Skirt
Blouse

Skirt
Skirt

Water pipes

Water container (food service); lid (food service)
Sandals (clothing: footwear)

Mule

Box (containers); lid (containers)
Manuscript

Box (containers); lid (containers)

Basket (containers); lid (containers)

Plank built boat model

Rice container; food carrier (carrier (food processing & storage)); lid (food processing & storage)

Sacrificial knife (knife (ritual & belief: thanksgiving & votive offerings)); knife sheath (sheath (weapons: accessories))

Basket (containers); tea bowl (bowl (food service))
Votive container

Wrap

Knife sheath (sheath (weapons: accessories))
Plaques (art)
Rubbing (art)
Lamp (lighting devices)

Text; manuscript

Lid (containers); lime box

Scroll painting (art)

Bag (containers)
Boat
Parasol; bag (containers)
Pipes (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
Powder; sample

Betel box; areca nut container

Fan (personal protection)

Parasol
Armlet (arm ornament)

Box (containers); lid (containers)
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