New Year Toy
Halberd
18321B
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Kwant |
| Object Number | 18321B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Period | Qing Dynasty |
| Date Made | 19th Century - 1895 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Paper | Wood | Pigment |
| Description | Kwant, toy halberd used by Chinese children as toy at New Years. Bat-like shape with irregular shaped paper flap at the end. Flap is white with bands of red and yellow flowers and green leaves. Stick part is brown. |
| Credit Line | Exchange with Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1895 |
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