Accession No

1940.229.2


Description

Bundle of bamboo pens with lids. Used with the slate stand '1940.229.1'.


Place

Asia; East Asia; China


Period


Source

Bolton, H. E. (Dr) [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1940.229.2


Cultural Affliation


Material

Bamboo; Animal Hair; Pigment


Local Term

Nien T' ai


Measurements

206mm x 41mm x 41mm


Events

Context (Related Documents)
Card Catalogue reads: '40.229 CHINA. Ink-stand - 'Nien-Tai' - and pens. (of a black slate). Square feet with lid (pens in separate packet)'. d.d. Dr H.E. Bolton.'
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Black, slate ink stand ("nien t'ai"), with square feet and lid. Bundle of pens in separate basket
Event Date 1940
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Bundle of 21 bamboo pens, each with a fitted lid. Each pen has been pyrographed with Chinese characters at the end of each pen. The bristles from each pen appear to be made from animal hair, some of which have a red pigment on the surface.
Event Date 9/10/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin


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