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Han bronze eyebrow tweezer in a box, 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/3/5/6

Scope and Contents

The cardboard box contains 1 metal item. The box is inscribed in Joseph Needham’s handwriting with:

'Han Bronze eyebrow tweezer, sent from Peking (Rewi Alley by Joan Robinson, 6 Sept 1953).'

Dates

  • Creation: 1953

Extent

2 object(s) : Metal and cardboard.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by Rewi Alley (1897-1987), via Joan Robinson (1903-1983).

Dimensions

7 x 3 x 1 cm

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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