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Wooden Moveable Type

probably 1800s

China, Nigur, 19th century ?

Medium
wood
Measurements
Overall: 2.3 x 2.3 x 1.4 cm (7/8 x 7/8 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of M. Paul Pelliot 1924.974
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Not on view
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A rectangular wood block features a raised character carved into its dark, black-stained front face. A thick vertical line runs along the left side, with two stacked, wedge-shaped forms set within a thin border. The block's sides are light brown wood with a rough, splintered texture, especially along the left edge. Standing upright, the worn object casts a soft shadow to its right.

Wooden Moveable Type

probably 1800s

China, Nigur, 19th century ?

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