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Two Small Lead Figures with Gilt Cast in a Small Square Wooden Box with a Lid
Two Small Lead Figures with Gilt Cast in a Small Square Wooden Box with a Lid
Object Number 991-12-60/14919B
Display Title Two Small Lead Figures with Gilt Cast in a Small Square Wooden Box with a Lid
Descriptions
Object Description Two (a-b) small lead (?) figures with gilt cast. Possibly of two male deities. One has a fish under his arm. They are in a small square wooden box (c) with a lid (d). The side of the box, in black ink has: "HN?". Figures: 1.5 cm. (?) x 1.2 cm. (?) x 1 cm. (?); box: 3 cm. (?) x 3.2 cm. (?) x 2 cm. (?).
Inventory Description Figurine, gilt metal, standing Buddha holding sack, casting
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Metal, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 1.1 x 0.9 cm (9/16 x 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object The side of the box has "HN?" written on it in black ink; 991-12-60/14919B
Provenance
Donor Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell

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