Accession No
2007.485
Description
Box - Rectangular box with lid secured by metal hinges. The lid is carved what appears to be a hunting scene, with human figures and deer-like animals in relief, which are surrounded by two double-headed snakes. Bands of triangles are carved along the four corners of the base.
Place
Asia; East Asia; Taiwan
Period
Source
Whitehorn, John Nevile (Rev.) [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2007.485
Cultural Affliation
Paiwan
Material
Wood; Metal; Paint
Local Term
tjatev
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
(bio) Reverend John Whitehorn Objects 2007.481-2007.487 carved by the same carver from Putji. Acquired for Mr Whitehorn by an intermediary around 1969.
Event Date 29/11/2007
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Rectangular box with lid secured by metal hinges. The lid is carved what appears to be a hunting scene, with human figures and deer-like animals in relief, which are surrounded by two double-headed snakes. Bands of triangles are carved along the four corners of the base.
Event Date 29/11/2007
Author: maa
FM:265764
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