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1897.59.8

Carved model of a fish seller, on a square base. He is wearing three quarter length trousers and a shirt. Over his shoulder is a staff, with a basket full of fish attached to each end. [BH [OPS Move] 20/6/2017]

1897.59.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Carved model of a fish seller, on a square base. He is wearing three quarter length trousers and a shirt. Over his shoulder is a staff, with a basket full of fish attached to each end. [BH [OPS Move] 20/6/2017]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Person
Field collector Robert T. Turley
PRM source Robert T. Turley
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1897
Date collected
By 1897
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1897
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material String, Process Carved, Process Strung
Dimensions
Height: max 96 mm, Depth: max 111 mm, Width: max 49 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1897.59.8

Search terms: Model, Figure, Fishing, Animal Figure