Bamboo Plaques

Title

Bamboo Plaques

Description

Two Bamboo Plaques. A: One half of a section of bamboo H: 1.25" W: 3.25" D: 1.375" it has been dyed deep brown on the exterior. There are three gold Japanese characters at the bottom. Within a large oval is a carved and etched illustration of a bird near bamboo. Near the top two holes have been drilled and there is a single piece of knotted cord through them. B: One half of a section of bamboo H: 1.5" W: 3.25" D: 1" it has been dyed deep brown on the exterior. There are three gold Japanese characters at the bottom. Within a large oval is a carved and etched illustration of a peacock standing near a blooming peony. Near the top two holes have been drilled and there is a single piece of knotted cord through them.

Identifier

1998.121.004

Collection