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Brass architectural ruler with characters c.1900
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Brass architectural ruler with characters c.1900
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1662
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Brass architectural ruler with characters c.1900
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Brass architectural ruler with characters c.1900
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BATEA : 1661
Simple name
ruler
Classified name
metalware; Qing; ruler; scholar's studio; calligraphy; Lu Ban; China
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Chinese brass ruler of thick rectangular section covered on all faces with many characters in kaishu script being no doubt the various measurements shown, arranged in groups of 5/10ths, the three character end describes it as a 'Lu Ban Chi' i.e. the ruler/measure of Lu Ban
Description material
brass
Description condition
fair, white deposits - sent photo to conservators, will need work
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brassy
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Description height
1.5cm depth
Description diameter
length 45.5cm
Description width
5.5cm
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Production date
1900AD
Production period
Qing
Production place
China
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