Tally Stick, China, n.d.

Tally Stick, China, n.d.

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Description (Brief)
One (1) tally stick
China, n.d.
General Description: Stick has a larger bottom section that looks like an oar.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
tally stick
date made
n.d.
associated date
1932
alternate calendar date
See NOTE
maker
China
place made
China
Physical Description
bone, ivory (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 86 mm x 10.5 mm x 4.5 mm; 3 3/8 in x 13/32 in x 3/16 in
ID Number
NU.77.61.081
catalog number
77.61.081
accession number
1977.0796
Credit Line
Stack Family
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East Asian Coins
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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