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[[stamp]] SMITHSONIAN. [[/stamp]] 164

(20) One Ancient Stone Coffin. Corean.

The coffin is formed of seven separate slab of dark-colored stones, morticed and grooved, and when united form a case 21" long by 9" high. Decorated on two sides with walking lions; on one end with a landscape and on the other end with a strange bird amidst flames - all incised. A stone tablet with incised inscription 17 1/4" x 10" belongs to the coffin.

Purchased from Yamanaka & Company, Osaka, while on trip during the Summer of 1909, as per Voucher #44, December 1909, for Yen. 250., plus frt., &c. = 131.00

[[stamp]] SMITHSONIAN. [[/stamp]] 165

(21) one small oblong carved wood table, with four legs. 
King. Chinese.
Decorated with red lacquer over which dragons, clouds, waves and other designs are incised; painted in black and traced in gilt.
An oblong piece of black stone ornamented with dragons, flowers and symbols in relief is set into the top.
Length, 40". Height, 29".

Purchased from Yamanaka & Company, Osaka, while on trip during the Summer of 1909, as per Voucher #44, December 1909, for Yen. 400., plus frt., &c. =
210.00

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