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Object Number
991-12-60/14899
Display Title
Wood Carving of Buddha's Hand
Descriptions
Object Description
Wood carving of Buddha's hand. Has long fingernails, all of which, except for index, are chipped and broken. Has been painted with a gold metallic coat, and an orange plastic coating over it. 15 cm. (l) x 8.5 cm. (w) x 4 cm. (d). Has accompanying note. See remarks.
Inventory Description
Carving, wooden hand broken at wrist, under bronze paint, long nails
Classification
- Carving
Department
Ethnographic
Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
Materials
Wood, Paint, Plaster
Dimensions
Overall: 14.5 x 9 x 4.7 cm (5 11/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
991-12-60/14899
Provenance
Collector
Sarah Pike Conger
(1898 - 1905)
Donor
Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell
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