Weapon Ball

1900.43.0002A

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Artifact Identification Weapon Ball   (1900.43.0002A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Ammunition
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century
Culture Chinese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 4.3 cm
Dimension 2 (N/A) waived cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 240 g
Measuring Remarks Object is spherical. Second measurement is waived. C. Vitez, 10/16/2009.
Materials Metal--Steel
Manufacturing Processes Cast
Munsell Color Information Dark Gray (BG-PB 3/10BG) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Hollow metal ball containing a smaller ball, which rings when rolled. See XXXX.43.0002B. (source?)

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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