Tea Brick Currency
1970.01.0002
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Tea Brick Currency (1970.01.0002) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) |
| Date | 19th – 20th century CE |
| Culture | Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan, Siberian |
| Location | On Exhibitin the East Asia exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 23.9 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 18.7 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2.3 cm |
| Weight | 1,122 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Plant--Leaves, Pigment |
| Manufacturing Processes | Grinding, Cast |
Research Remarks
| Description | Under Review |
|---|---|
| Published Description | N/A |
| Bibliography | Hovenden, Earl W. “Asians Favoured Brick Tea `Pao’.” (Article in research file) |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
|---|---|
| Reproduction | no |
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