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1932.88.46

Paper spill. One of a set of four tied together. Made from twisted paper into a straight spill. The paper is brown in colour. [AB [OPS Move] 25/4/2017]

1932.88.46

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Collection type: Object
Description: Paper spill. One of a set of four tied together. Made from twisted paper into a straight spill. The paper is brown in colour. [AB [OPS Move] 25/4/2017]
Geographical reference: China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Person: Field collector Robert T. Turley; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1896
Date collected: By 1896
Acquisition information: Donated: 1932
Materials and processes: Material Paper Plant, Material String, Process Twisted, Process Knotted
Dimensions: Diameter: max 5 mm, Length: max 482 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1932.88.46

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