Object Number | 67-13-2B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | China |
Date Made | 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Wood |
Description | One of a pair of divining instruments, called jiaobei (筊杯) in Chinese. Thick crescent shaped pieces of wood, beveled on inside curve. Used by priest in front of temples. Position of landing significant for religious portent. |
Credit Line | Gift of the Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore PA, 1967 |
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