One of a set of four muyu with beaters (1988.8.5-6). Probably made for the jazz market: traditional temple muyu were not made in sets and the sticks were a different shape. [RR 9/1/2020]

Collection type: Object
Description: One of a set of four muyu with beaters (1988.8.5-6). Probably made for the jazz market: traditional temple muyu were not made in sets and the sticks were a different shape. [RR 9/1/2020]
Geographical reference: China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Person: Field collector J. Nicholls; PRM source J. Nicholls
Date / Period: Date made: 1935-1937
Date collected: 1935 - 1937
Acquisition information: Donated: 02/1988
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Lacquer Varnish, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Lacquered Varnished, Process Painted
Dimensions: Width: max 120 mm, Length: max 150 mm, Height: max 125 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1988.8.2

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