Accession No
1978.44.7
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
1978.44.7
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell; Nut Shell
Local Term
Measurements
19mm x 29mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Twenty-one carved nuts in the forms of different men, including monks
Event Date 14/1/1994
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 clean shaven face with a pointed object, either a vessel or a sword (not clear) in the p. right hand. The two forefingers of the p. left hand are pointing towards the opposing hand. Small purpose made perforation in the base of the figure.
Event Date 4/10/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
FM:285001
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