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Object Number
991-12-60/15107A
Display Title
Miniature Rock Crystal/Glass Amulet and Geode inside Red Silk and Velvet Case
Descriptions
Object Description
Miniature amulet carved in shape of Chinese fungus of rock crystal or glass (a). Also included is a mineral geode (fragment of crystal?) wrapped in white paper (B). Both pieces found inside red silk, velvet-covered case (c) -- over board. Base made of metal.
Inventory Description
Quartz, top surface has whorled and bubbled appearance, white
Classification
- Mineral
Department
Ethnographic
Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
Dimensions
Overall: 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.7 cm (1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
991-12-60/15107A
Provenance
Collector
Sarah Pike Conger
(1898 - 1905)
Donor
Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell
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