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Small book with wooden covers - hand written; buckle is two half thunderbolts.
Small book with wooden covers - hand written; buckle is two half thunderbolts.
Object Number 39-93-60/6047
Display Title Small book with wooden covers - hand written; buckle is two half thunderbolts.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Book, rectangular, wood covers, loose unbound pages, calligraphic script
Classification
  • Book
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China / Szechuan Province
Additional Geographic Terms China, West: Szechuan Province; Ta-Tsien-lu
Materials Paper, Pigment, Wood, Leather, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 33 x 8.1 cm (2 9/16 x 13 x 3 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-93-60/6047

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