Scroll Weight
1999.13.0026B
Detailed Images
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Scroll Weight (1999.13.0026B) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Signed Chi Tang. |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Reign of Kang Hsi (1662–1722), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1662 - 1722 |
Culture | Chinese |
Location | On Exhibitin the East Asia exhibit |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 31.2 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 5.5 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2.5 cm |
Weight | 451 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Plant--Wood, Plant--Zitan |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
Munsell Color Information | Dark Grayish Reddish Brown (2.5YR 2/2) -Overall(back). Brownish Black (5YR 2/1) -Bird. |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | "A very rare pair of Zitan scroll weights for the scholar's desk, carved with birds and branches, signed Chi Tang, Kangxi period (1662-1722) Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, 12 1/4" long. |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Fred A. Freund Collection |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |