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1911.10.12

Fork-shaped bamboo back-scratcher with long thin handle and five prongs. [JP 29/10/2001]

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1911.10.12

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fork-shaped bamboo back-scratcher with long thin handle and five prongs. [JP 29/10/2001]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Northern China
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
By 1911
Acquisition information
Donated: 1911
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 27 mm, Length 407 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1911.10.12

Search terms: Toilet, Back Scratcher, Toilet Article

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