Accession No

1978.44.16


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

1978.44.16


Cultural Affliation


Material

Shell; Nut Shell


Local Term


Measurements

19mm x 32mm


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 long beard, which is being held in the p. right hand with the two forefingers positioned over the front of the beard. The p. left hand is positioned by the left shoulder. Small purpose made perforation in the base of the figure.
Event Date 4/10/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin


FM:285010

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