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Chinese pens and cases
Object Number 28-11-60/D3219
Display Title Chinese pens and cases
Descriptions
Inventory Description Brush, calligraphy, bamboo barrel, animal hair bristles, conical metal caps
Classification
  • Brush
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Bamboo, Animal hair, Metal, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 21.8 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm (8 9/16 x 5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object D-3219

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