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Bronze Han crossbow trigger, 1952

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/3/1/6

Scope and Contents

1 metal object and 11 paper items. Writing (in Joseph Needham’s handwriting) on the box says it is actually a Ming 明 dynasty copy. Needham bought it in July 1952 at Liulichang 琉璃廠 in Beijing while with Ji Chaoding 冀朝鼎. With the crossbow trigger are also: the purchase receipt dated 3 July 1952; the price label; the store’s name card (Yunkuchai Curio Store 韵古齋); a fragment of a label that was on the trigger, suggesting prior ownership; 1 postcard and 5 sheets of notes and drawings relating to the trigger.

Dates

  • Creation: 1952

Extent

12 item(s) : Metal and paper.

Dimensions

24 x 13 x 8 cm

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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