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1961.6.20.2

Mat of loop twined palm fibre. Weave structure shows concentric interlooped circles radiating from a central looped circular motif. [BS [OPS Move] 22/6/2017]

1961.6.20.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Mat of loop twined palm fibre. Weave structure shows concentric interlooped circles radiating from a central looped circular motif. [BS [OPS Move] 22/6/2017]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
(Canton) Kwangtung Kuang-Tung Guangdong
Person
Field collector Henry Fletcher Hance
PRM source Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
PRM source Frank Norman Howes
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1876
Date collected
1876
Acquisition information
Donated: 1961
Materials and processes
Material Palm Fibre Plant, Process Twined Woven, Process Looped
Dimensions
Depth: max 2 mm, Diameter: max 208 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1961.6.20.2

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