Accession No
1978.44.13
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
1978.44.13
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell; Nut Shell
Local Term
Measurements
18mm 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 holding a banner or scroll in both hands with the 'yin yang' symbol positioned in the centre. Small purpose made perforation in the base of the figure.
Event Date 4/10/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
FM:285007
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