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Chinese idol or Joss
Media Restricted
Object Number 67-9-60/115
Display Title Chinese idol or Joss
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Joss
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, male riding horse, oval base, hair tail, abraded
Classification
  • Figurine
  • Shaft, modified
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 13.5 x 6.4 cm (6 1/2 x 5 5/16 x 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 115
Provenance
Donor Donated by Boston Athenaeum

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