Chinese foot measure, Chien-Lung dynasty

Chinese foot measure, 14.6 overall, in rosewood (0.8'x0

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Chinese foot measure, 14.6 overall, in rosewood (0.8'x0
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Chinese foot measure, 14.6" overall, in rosewood (0.8"x0.3" section), showing decimal subdivisions in 10ths. and 100ths. of the foot, marked by brass headless nails driven flush. Period 18th-19th century, Chien-Lung dynasty

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1953-210
Measurements:
overall: 370.84 mm
type:
foot measure
credit:
Keggie, J.