Jews harp. For the case for this object see 1938.34.512 .2 [MdeA 7/1/2020]

Collection type: Object
Description: Jews harp. For the case for this object see 1938.34.512 .2 [MdeA 7/1/2020]
Long description: Jews harp [.1] with case [.2]. The Jews harp is of metal, with a double twisted string and two woven tassels attached. A string is threaded from the upper end of the Jews harp through the case, where it is fixed with a crossbar. The case is of wood and incised with geometric patterns and human heads. [El.B 05/04/2011]
Geographical reference: Taiwan (China)
Asia > Eastern Asia > Taiwan (China)
Person: Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1910
Date collected: By 1910
Acquisition information: Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes: Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Metal, Material String, Material Wood Plant, Process Cast, Process Perforated, Process Tied, Process Woven, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions: Length: max 150 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1938.34.512.1

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