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White Metal Thimble (Ring) with Incised Dots and Raised Figure of an Animal
White Metal Thimble (Ring) with Incised Dots and Raised Figure of an Animal
Object Number 991-12-60/14872
Display Title White Metal Thimble (Ring) with Incised Dots and Raised Figure of an Animal
Descriptions
Indigenous Term probably owners name ( wanzhen); thimble-dingzhen
Object Description White metal thimble (ring) with incised dots and raised figure of an animal (lion?). On inside, incised stamp with Chinese characters <transliterate> (probably the name of the owner). <transliterate> (Chinese name). 1.8 cm. (diameter) x 1.2 cm. (w).
Inventory Description Ring, metal, wide band, punctate and lion dog design, adjustable
Classification
  • Ring
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Silver
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 1.9 x 1.7 cm (1/2 x 3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object Chinese characters stamped on inside, probably the name of the owner; 991-12-60/14872
Provenance
Collector Sarah Pike Conger (1898 - 1905)
Donor Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell

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