Collection of thin wicks with rush-pith centres covered in wax. These wicks are stored in a metal box [1932.88.190 .2]. [MOBB [OPS move] 4/7/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Collection of thin wicks with rush-pith centres covered in wax. These wicks are stored in a metal box [1932.88.190 .2]. [MOBB [OPS move] 4/7/2017]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan; Osaka
Cultural groups: Japanese
Person: Field collector Miss K. Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1903
Date collected: By 1903
Acquisition information: Donated: 1932
Materials and processes: Material Rush Fibre Plant, Material Wax, Process Covered
Object numbers: Accession number: 1932.88.190.1

Search terms: Lighting, Candle

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