Ancestor Tablet

1900.43.0006B

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Artifact Identification Ancestor Tablet   (1900.43.0006B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1880 – 1911
Culture Chinese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 10.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.0 cm
Weight 31 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Writing
Munsell Color Information Light Brown (7.5YR 5/4) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction Needs Research
Reproduction Information N/A

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