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1895.56.1

Back scratcher of ivory carved in the form of a hand and a shirt cuff on a long handle, slightly curved. [JP 29/10/2001]

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1895.56.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Back scratcher of ivory carved in the form of a hand and a shirt cuff on a long handle, slightly curved. [JP 29/10/2001]
Long description
Back scratcher of ivory carved in the form of a hand and a shirt cuff on a long handle, slightly curved. The handle is carved with a relief of flowers in a vase. [JP 29/10/2001]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Mrs M.C. Bickmore
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1895
Date collected
By 1895
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1895
Materials and processes
Material Animal Antler, Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Width: max 23 mm, Length: max 410 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1895.56.1

Search terms: Toilet, Back Scratcher, Toilet Article

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