Ancestor Tablet

1977.08.0009

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Ancestor Tablet   (1977.08.0009)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Date 1800 – 1911
Culture Chinese

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 N/A
Materials Pigment--Ink, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Writing

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mrs. Alan K. Laing
Reproduction No

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