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God of heretical witch society
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Object Number 31-49-60/D3808
Display Title God of heretical witch society
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, human head and facial features, beard and mustache
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China / Szechuan Province
Dimensions Overall: 21.3 x 8.5 x 8.7 cm (8 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 3 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D/3808

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