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1932.88.1097.2

Wood strut for suspending a globular wood and paper lantern. This strut is part of 1932.88.1097 .1[MdeA [OPS move] 16/09/2016]


1932.88.1097.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wood strut for suspending a globular wood and paper lantern. This strut is part of 1932.88.1097 .1[MdeA [OPS move] 16/09/2016]
Long description
Elongated 'C' shaped frame, comprised of two pieces of wood nailed together, with metal hook hanging down within the frame from the top. A straight piece of wood with a top section which is bent back on itself is attached to the back of the frame. Painted black. [MOBB [OPS move] 4/7/2017]
Geographical reference
Tokyo
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Miss K. Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1892
Date collected
By 1892
Acquisition information
Donated: 1932
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Painted, Process Bent
Dimensions
Height: max 405 mm, Width: max 15 mm, Length: max 195 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.88.1097.2 Other numbers: YC 13 Y C 13

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