Movable Type Characters Set

2001.04.0010

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Movable Type Characters Set   (2001.04.0010)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Printing T&E
  4. :
  5. Typesetting Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Chinese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 9.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 8.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.9 cm
Weight 108 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Carved
Munsell Color Information Brownish Gray (10YR 3/1) - Wooden frame. Dark Grayish Olive (10Y 2/1) - Darker characters.

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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