Divining Block

67-13-2B

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 67-13-2B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Buddhist | Indian
Provenience India
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Description

One of a pair of divining instruments, called jiaobei (筊杯) in Chinese. Thick crescent shaped pieces of wood, beveled on inside curve. Used by priest in front of temples. Position of landing significant for religious portent.

Credit Line Gift of the Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore PA, 1967

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