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Greek Bar Hive

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A modern example of a traditional moveable bar hive. An inverted wicker skep with wooden bars placed across the opening to which the bees attach their comb.

Category 1

  • Material
    Wicker (probably)
  • Size
    51.0 cm x 44.0 cm x 28.0 cm (H x Ø at top x Ø at bottom)
  • Origin
    Greece
  • Period
    1900

Category 2

  • Reference Number
    ECT_05_0B58_001
  • Thematic Catalogue
    5: Hives – various
  • Keywords
    Hives, moveable comb, frameless

Category 3

  • Added To Collection
    1958
  • Donor
    P. D. Georgantas
  • Curator
    Dr. E. Crane
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