A series of small objects and pottery sherds which were given as part of the Quaritch Wales bequest.
Wales Horace Geoffrey Quaritch 1900-1981 ArchaeologistThe Papers of Horace Geoffrey Quaritch Wales contain papers relating to his archaeological work in southeast Asia including expedition notes, personal notebooks, diaries, manuscript proofs, correspondence, newspaper cuttings and maps. Listed within this catalogue are objects and items of furniture which were also part of the bequest of Quaritch Wales' wife, Dorothy, to the Royal Asiatic Society.
Wales Horace Geoffrey Quaritch 1900-1981 ArchaeologistWooden figure of an unclothed man standing with left leg raised. The right foot rests on the base of the statue. The head is bald and the face looks primitive. The left hand, which holds a circular pan, is broken off the statue. Height (including base) is 35cm and an approximate width of 10cm. A later label on the base states "H.G. Quaritch Wales Bequest. Folk Art, S. Thailand/N. Malay Peninsula". It is unknown whether this label is accurate.