Accession No

TEMP.00325


Description

An architectural carving of wood in three pieces joined with dowels in an arch shape. On one side there is a bat amongst clouds and on the other side is a hare amongst clouds and foliage. There are three iron nails on the top of the arch.


Place

Asia; East Asia; ?China


Period


Source


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

TEMP.00325


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood; Pigment; Metal; Iron


Local Term


Measurements

433mm x 78mm x 1428mm


Events

Context (Amendments/Updates)
This object was found unaccessioned at Shorts on 05/01/2017 and has now been given a Temporary Number in accordance with MAA’s documentation procedures. It was previously incorrectly identified as 1927.1932 based on a loose label. 1927.1932 is a totally different object currently on display.

Event Date 5/1/2017
Author: Remke Velden


Description (Physical Description)
Piece of architectural carving with scalloped edges carved with a ?dragon on one side and a quadruped (?hare) on the other side. Cracked across centre and secured with wire.
Event Date 5/1/2017
Author: Remke Velden


Conservation (Surface Clean)
CON.2024.5882 | Surface Clean
Event Date 6/3/2024
Author: Stephanie De Roemer


Description (Physical description)
An architectural carving of wood in three pieces joined with dowels in an arch shape. On one side there is a bat amongst clouds and on the other side is a hare amongst clouds and foliage. There are three iron nails on the top of the arch.
Event Date 6/3/2024
Author: Kirsty Kernohan


Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.5928 | Freezing
Event Date 26/4/2024
Author: Kirsty Kernohan


FM:273979

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