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 CAS 2019-0005-0007   CAS 2019-0005-0007; Carving (elephant)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (elephant)
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory (elephant tusk); Ink
Description Small, carved ivory elephant figurine standing with front legs together and back legs apart, right back leg extended forward; Trunk is curved up and away.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.1, Width = 0.8, Length = 2.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0005-0006A-D   CAS 2019-0005-0006A-D; Carvings (4 elephants)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carvings (4 elephants)
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory (elephant tusk); Ink
Description Set of four small carved ivory elephant figurines in gradient sizes; All four are in walking position; Three elephants have the left legs forward while the third largest has the right legs forward; The three larger elephants have trunks up and curved back to the forehead; The smallest elephant has the trunk pointing upwards; A= largest to D= smallest.
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=2.3; B=2.2; C=2.0; D=1.4, Width = A=1.0; B=0.9; C=0.8; D=0.8, Length = A=3.6; B=3.1; C=2.8; D=2.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0005-0008   CAS 2019-0005-0008; Cigarette holder
Category Carvings
Object Name Cigarette holder
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory (elephant tusk); Ink
Description Cigarette holder carved from a single piece of elephant ivory; Distal portion is carved into an intricate dragon figure which wraps around the cylinder.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 12.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1036   CAS 0389-1036; Container lid
Category Carvings
Object Name Container lid
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.8, Max Diam = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0015-0013   CAS 1984-0015-0013; Figurine (Chinese sage)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (Chinese sage)
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.3, Width = 2.8, Length = 2.9
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0005-0009A,B   CAS 2019-0005-0009A,B; Necklace
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory (elephant tusk); Ink; Cinnabar; Metal; Cotton
Description Necklace constructed from a cylindrical ivory container with a screw-off top; Inside of top is decorated with a disc of red cinnabar carved into a floral design; Outside of top has a metal floral-like design attached to which the cord is fashioned; Cord consists of a long vertical piece surrounded by a series of loose, horizontal loops; Two ivory tubular beads adorn the cord near the container; Each bead has a double floral-like metal decoration on each end; Container is carved on the outside with a figure of a dragon which wraps around the cylinder; Two black dots indicate the dragon’s eyes; The base of the container is missing rendering it non-functional as a container.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.8, Length = 49.7
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0005-0010   CAS 2019-0005-0010; Necklace
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory (elephant tusk); Silk; Metal
Description Necklace constructed from the ivory holder of a fan attached to a thick black silk cord; Ivory piece is intricately carved with flowers; Silk cord is attached by threading it through the center hole of the ivory piece and knotting it on either end; Cord ends inside silver cones attached to a silver tab-insert fastener with a filigree design.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 24.3
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0411   CAS 1984-0008-0411; Carved bamboo implement
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Carved bamboo implement
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description Chinese inscription in front reads "Please come and help me."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 21.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0011-0001   CAS 1989-0011-0001; Mahjong set
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Mahjong set
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1923
Collection Name N/A
Materials Case: Wood; Metal; Stain; Tiles: Bamboo; Ivory; Ink; Counters, dice and disks: Ivory or bone
Description Mahjong set of ivory and bamboo tiles with ivory or bone counters, disks and dice; Set is housed in a wooden case with double metal handles on the top; Front panel of case opens by sliding up and off; Case contains five drawers with metal pulls which house the set; Inscribed on the front of the case is the word “Peacock” (in Chinese) and “Made in China” (in English); A small instruction booklet is tucked inside the case, titled “Standard Rules and Regulations for the Game of Lung Chen by George S. Romanovsky, Copyright by Lung Chen Company 1923”; The booklet has extensive notes about the game written in pencil inside the back cover; The mahjong set and booklets from this accession (CAS 1989-0011-0001 and CAS 1989-0011-0002) were from the Hannan house, which was used as a residence for the Director of the California Academy of Sciences in the 1930s.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.7, Width = 16.2, Length = 23.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1499A,B   CAS 0389-1499A,B; Bowl with stand
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl with stand
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.6, Width = 32.3, Length = 32.3
Catalog Number CAS 0584-0008   CAS 0584-0008; Ceremonial staff
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Ceremonial staff
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]?; Bamboo; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.5, Thickness = 2.2, Max Diam = 1.8 (staff), Length = 95.9
Catalog Number CAS 0584-0009   CAS 0584-0009; Ceremonial staff
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Ceremonial staff
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]?; Bamboo; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.9, Thickness = 1.8, Max Diam = 2.1 (staff), Length = 95.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1151A-E   CAS 0389-1151A-E; Metal stove
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Metal stove
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Iron; Brass
Description A: Base; B,C: Two frames set on top of base to support cooking pots; D: Pot; E: Lid.
Dimensions (cm) Height = A-C=9.2; D,E=13.4, Width = A=19.0, Max Diam = D=16.1, Length = A=36.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1152   CAS 0389-1152; Stove part
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Stove part
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Iron; Tin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.3, Max Diam = 10.9, Length = 17.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0094   CAS 0389-0094; Plate
Category Culinary Items; Pottery
Object Name Plate
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay; Glaze; Pigment
Description Pedestal plate with white and blue glazed designs on interior and exterior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Max Diam = 21.9
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0029   CAS 2019-0004-0029; Puppet
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Puppet
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay; Commercial fabric; Paper; Metal; Commercial ric-rac, beads and sequins; Paint
Description Paper maché Chinese opera puppet; Face is painted in green, black, and red; Puppet wears a long red satin robe with white embroidery and green ribbon belt and collar, and a small headdress decorated with sequins, faux pearls, and pom-poms; Three thin metal rods are attached to the wrists and body, extending downward, in order for the user to manipulate the puppet.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.3, Width = 12.3, Length = 4.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0373-0003A,B   CAS 0373-0003A,B; Fire making kit
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fire making kit
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Leather; Metal: steel, brass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.3, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 5.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0038   CAS 0018-0038; Bowl
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.7, Max Diam = 5.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0039   CAS 0018-0039; Bowl
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.7, Max Diam = 5.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0018-0040   CAS 0018-0040; Bowl
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.7, Max Diam = 5.4
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