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Ancestor Tablet

1977.08.0009

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Ancestor Tablet   (1977.08.0009)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1800 – 1911
Culture Chinese
Location On Exhibitin the East Asia exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 26.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 7.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.6 cm
Weight 151 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Pigment--Ink, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Writing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mrs. Alan K. Laing
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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