Accession No

E 1908.26


Description

A small brick of compressed powdered black tea with an embossed image of a dragon - possibly a trader's mark.


Place

Asia; East Asia; China; Fujian Province; Fuzhou


Period


Source

Blaikie, Garden (Reverend) [collector]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

E 1908.26; MAA: AR 1909.272


Cultural Affliation


Material

Leaf; Tea Leaf


Local Term


Measurements

125mm x 23mm x 87mm Weight 0.262kg


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
A hand written label adhered to the underside reads 'E.1908.26 Block tea (Foochow) South China. The late Rev. Gorden Blaikie, M.A.' in black ink.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


Context (Field collection)
Found: Southern China
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Rectangular block of tea, marked with large, grotesque stamp.
Event Date 1908
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
A small rectangular block of compressed brick tea. A large oval on one side has a depiction of an animal, possibly a dragon, in the centre. Unevenly cut on two sides.
Event Date 5/3/2018
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


FM:89080

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