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Object Number 67-9-60/114
Display Title Chinese idol or Joss
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Joss
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, painted gold, red base, male
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Wood, Paint
Dimensions Overall: 12.2 x 4.9 x 4.3 cm (4 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 114; N#24/ ###

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