Accession No

1927.126 B


Description

A small sample of solid compressed brick tea in a thin, deeply ridged form. Stamped 'TM vi KO' on six of the ridges.


Place

Asia; East Asia; China


Period


Source

Ridgeway, William


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1927.126 B


Cultural Affliation


Material

Leaf; Tea Leaf


Local Term


Measurements

40mm x 20mm x 130mm Weight 0.104kg


Events

Description (Physical description)
Two samples of brick tea. One flat, larger piece and one smaller, deeply ridged piece.
Event Date 1927
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


Context (Amendments / updates)
'Identified and photographed as 1927.126 A (the larger piece) and 1927.126 B (the smaller, ridged piece) on 08/07/2015'
Event Date 2015
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


Description (Physical description)
A small sample of solid compressed brick tea in a thin, deeply ridged form. Stamped 'TM vi KO' on six of the ridges.
Event Date 22/2/2018
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


FM:279477

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