Accession No
TEMP.00953
Description
Razor, with an iron blade and a wooden handle.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Source
Unknown
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
TEMP.00953
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
89mm x 13mm x 47mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Paper label adhered to the side of the handle reads: 'Chinese Razor'.
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin
Context (Amendments / updates)
'This razor was thought to be associated with the razor E 1902.420, but when checking the Accession Register and Catalogue Cards for this object, only one razor, not four, was mentioned. This razor has now been given a Temp. No. and the location updated.'
Event Date 16/10/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
Description (Physical description)
Razor, the blade of which is made of iron, with rough, grooved handle of wood. The handle is topped with a hinged section, which allows the sharp edge of the blade to tuck into the handle. The blade is rusty and there are two Chinese symbols pressed into the surface at the back of the blade.
Event Date 16/10/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
FM:285159
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