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Counterweight, 20th Century
Miao culture; probably Guizhou Province, China
Silver; 3 3/4 x 5 …
Counterweight
Counterweight, 20th Century
Miao culture; probably Guizhou Province, China
Silver; 3 3/4 x 5 …
Counterweight, 20th Century Miao culture; probably Guizhou Province, China Silver; 3 3/4 x 5 in. 99.68.2.1 Gift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Counterweight

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-counterweights
Culture Miao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia
MediumSilver
Dimensions3 3/4 x 5 in. (9.5 x 12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number99.68.2.1
DescriptionMiao Chinese counterweight, octagonal-type ball hanging from prongs; Chinese writing on hanging ball -openwork; spirals incline upwards to a point, excellent condition - normal wear patterns. Stored in box with other backpack ornaments.
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