Accession No
1927.84
Description
A solid compressed brick of tea with large monogram, in an oval, impressed on one side.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Source
?Haddon, Alfred Cort (Dr) [collector]; Ridgeway, William [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1927.84
Cultural Affliation
Material
Leaf; Tea Leaf
Local Term
Measurements
175mm x 20mm x 235mm Weight 0.99kg
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
A hand written label adhered to the back reads 'Brick of tea used as money in Central Asia. The monogram ITB = PB the initials of Peter Bogdonoff a Russian trader. Given to me by A.C. Haddon 29 Dec, 1900'.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Context (Field collection)
Collected by: ?Haddon, Dr A.C.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Brick of tea, used in trade between China and Tibet. Label states, 'used as money in Central Asia. The monogram ITB =PB [represents the ] initials of Peter Bogdanoff, a Russian trader'.
Event Date 1927
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A solid compressed brick of tea with large monogram, in an oval, impressed on one side.
Event Date 22/2/2018
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
FM:89360
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