Accession No
1978.44.2
Description
Ornament. One of twenty-one carved nuts in the forms of different men, including monks.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Source
Newall, Robert Stirling [executors; donor]; Newall, Robert Stirling [collector]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1978.44.2
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell; Nut Shell
Local Term
Measurements
19mm x 37mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Twenty-one carved nuts in the forms of different men, including monks
Event Date 1978
Author: ashleigh griffin
Context (Amendments / updates)
Numbered and allocated 1-21 for recording dimensions and photography.
Event Date 8/7/2015
Author: ashleigh griffin
Description (Physical description)
Ornament. One of twenty-one carved nuts in the forms of different men, including monks. This figure shows a man with a long beard held in the p. right hand and a rui sceptre in the p. left hand. Small purpose made perforation in the base of the figure.
Event Date 4/10/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
FM:284996
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