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Correspondence with Silvio A. Bedini of Connecticut, U.S.A. about the incense clocks of China and Japan, 1958-12-16 - 1959-04-10

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/71/6/3

Scope and Contents

The documents also include 3 photographs of Koban-Dokei or Japanese incense clock, in Bedini's collection. In his letter of 10 April 1959, Bedini describes the purchase of two incense clocks, 'One of these was sold to me as a 'hand warmer' and the other was claimed to be an 'opium cooker''.

Dates

  • Creation: 1958-12-16 - 1959-04-10

Extent

8 sheet(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Bedini, Silvio A.; Needham, Joseph

Finding aid date

2005-05-12 10:28:50+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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