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Image Not Available for A monk prepares for prayers by taking one of the hundred consecutively numbered stones from the small box at the left. By comparing the number of the stone drawn with that listed on the tablet, he can ascertain for whom his next prayer is to be.
A monk prepares for prayers by taking one of the hundred consecutively numbered stones from the small box at the left. By comparing the number of the stone drawn with that listed on the tablet, he can ascertain for whom his next prayer is to be.
Image Not Available for A monk prepares for prayers by taking one of the hundred consecutively numbered stones from the small box at the left. By comparing the number of the stone drawn with that listed on the tablet, he can ascertain for whom his next prayer is to be.

A monk prepares for prayers by taking one of the hundred consecutively numbered stones from the small box at the left. By comparing the number of the stone drawn with that listed on the tablet, he can ascertain for whom his next prayer is to be.

Creator P. Roth (German)
DateFebruary 23 1940
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 13 x 18.2 cm (5 1/8 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/8540
LocationNot currently on display

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