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Chinese gilt wood architectural fragments
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Chinese gilt wood architectural fragments

Datemid 19th c
Mediumgilding and polychrome
Dimensions35.56 x 33.02 x 10.16 cm
ClassificationsSculpture
Object number1996-318A&B
Descriptiondeeply carved polychromed and gilt wood fragments, feature an elephant, bat and 'qilin' (mythological beast) in three dimensional relief, each with scholarly figure holding a fan and attendant at his side, among pine tree clusters
Collections
  • University of Toronto Collection