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Hearst Museum object titled Abacus rules, accession number 9-21432a-d, described as Abacus rules in two volumes (second volume now in pieces). Paper, stitched. 13.5 x 20.5 cm. a) Single plain piece of paper, apparently back cover to second of two volumes. b) One volume with pink cover sheet, intact. c) Main pages of second volume. d) Pink cover for second volume.
Hearst Museum object titled Abacus, wood, accession number 9-5365, described as Abacus; wood ( 2 brass rods and wood).
Hearst Museum object titled Almanacs, accession number 9-21346a-i, described as Almanacs for 1941, 1943, 1944, 1946, and 1948. Contain astrological advice for farming, business, social life, and a comparative western-traditional Chinese calendar. 24 x 15 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Altar box, accession number 9-22000, described as This is an altar box, It is a wooden box covered with brass medallions and decorations showing Buddhas and deities. On the inside of the hinged lid is a scene of the Buddha with two disciples, probably Shakyamuni with Shariputra and Madhgalyayana. There is a small Chinese padlock, without a key, attached to the closure fitting. It is similar to the locks numbered T-132.
Hearst Museum object titled Altar cloth, accession number 9-13088, described as altarcloth; silk gold with embroidered floral- curvilinear desgin in blue, green, red; dragon embroidered in cenyer in gold metallic thread, yellow silk backing; 71x71 centimeters
Hearst Museum object titled Altarcloth, accession number 9-13089, described as Altarcloth; silk red with brocaded patterns (curvilinear) in green, blue, or yellow, two 53 cm long strips stitched on 25.5 cm from side edges; linen? backing.
Hearst Museum object titled Altarpiece, accession number 9-8161, described as Altarpiece; triangular top with two identical seated figures in relief (Maitreya figures?) in abhaya and varada mudras; incised flames on front ground, incised Chinese character on back; 4-legged base; height 19.8 cm. Made of cast brass. Buddhist image for personal and household use.
Hearst Museum object titled Altar set, accession number 9-16544a-j, described as Altar set, multicolored cloisonne enamel on brass. Consists of; three-footed incense burner (b) with lid (a), two vases (c-d), two candlesticks (e-f), and four wood stands (g-j). Cloisonne enamel on brass, carved wood. China unspecified. For use on temple altar. A&B. 35 cm by 15 cm. C&D. 25 cm by 11.125 cm. E&F. 25 cm by 12.5 cm. G-J. diam. 13 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 9-21873, described as Mandala of a specific deity drawn in ink on paper, wrapped in colored thread.
Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 9-21872, described as Mandala of a specific deity drawn in ink on paper, wrapped in colored thread, and sealed with wax.

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