IVORY PANEL
CH1979.549
Finely carved ivory panel mounted on a stand (of inferior workmanship). Panel is carved with same pictorial design as on CH1979.580 on the reverse side with several symbols. Reverse of panel depicts a large leaf and above this what appears to be a scroll stand and an open scroll. To the right is a hare on a stand.
Ann Roberts: 'An ivory rectangular screen and stand, one side with a dignitary on horseback followed by an attendant on foot, watched by maidens from a nearby pavilion window, the reverse with precious objects, all carved in relief'. Has B.A.D.A sticker.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1979.549 |
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| Accession Date: | 11 Nov 1979 |
Material
| Ivory/Skeletal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| depth | 0.5cm | stand |
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| length | 199mm | stand |
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| width | 115mm | stand |
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| depth | 7.4cm | overall with stand |
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| width | 119mm | overall with stand |
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| height | 260mm | overall with stand |
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