Accession No

TEMP.00954


Description

Razor, with an iron blade and a wooden handle.


Place

Asia; East Asia; China


Period


Source

Unknown


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

TEMP.00954


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood; Metal; Iron; Lacquer


Local Term


Measurements

97mm x 10mm x 45mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Paper label adhered to the side of the handle reads: 'Chinese Razor'.
Event Date
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Razor, the blade of which is made of iron, with rough, grooved handle of wood, which has been lacquered black. 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, which is also lacquered black.
Event Date 16/10/2019
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


FM:285160

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