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Scholar's censer / Keith Johnson, 1994 January 15

 Item
Identifier: FA 16 Series 3 Item 3.0.3.1

Scope and Contents note

Report by Brigham Young University folklore student Keith Johnson about a Chinese scholar's censer, made in Taiwan of carved, stained bamboo, shows the proper pursuits of scholars and their happiness as thinkers. It is intended to calm the soul and dispel demons. This particular item was given to collector as a gift, having formerly been a family heirloom.

Dates

  • Other: 1994 January 15

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Extent

2 p.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General note

Informant was male.

General note

Creator's sex is unknown.

General note

Collector was male.

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Collector was informant.

General note

Item was collected in Japan.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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