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Altar ching
Altar ching
Object NameAltar ching
DescriptionA pale celadon-toned white Buddhist altar ching. A small round jade ring has suspended from it the ching which is decorated with the grain pattern and scroll design. Suspended from this is the dual dragons design embracing a sphere, and through the base of the dual dragons is a red cord which is tied to a white round circle which forms part of the main bell. Around this part are four dragon heads. Body of the ching is decorated with key fret design. There are also bats on this part. There is a wood stand that suspends the bell, but it is broken.
Country of OriginChina
MediumWhite jade, string, metal, wood
PeriodMing dynasty
Date Original14th to 17th century; 1368-1644 A.D.
Location NumberAA-2
ClassificationJade
Inventory NumberC92
RepositorySpecial Collections, Gettysburg College
Contact Informationhttp://www.gettysburg.edu/special_collections/contact.dot
RightsDigital images copyright Special Collections, Musselman Library, Gettysburg College. All rights reserved. For permission information, see http://www.gettysburg.edu/special_collections/policies/copyright_information.dot
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