bracket; 託架(Chinese) BM-MAS.744

Period:Han dynasty Production date:1stC BC
Materials:wood, 木 (Chinese),
Technique:carved, 雕刻 (Chinese),

Dimensions:Height: 24.50 centimetres Width: 6.50 centimetres Depth: 3.40 centimetres

Description:
Wooden bracket for hanging equipment or clothing. The upper side is wave-shaped with three crest, the edge of the last one being rounded. The incised patterns on two sides mainly consist of parallel running lines imitating the wave-pattern.
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Comments:Stein 1921, p.770-771: “T.VI.c.iii.002. Wooden bracket; see T.VIII.004. Double hollow above, the concave side being divided into two smaller curves by a central point; on each side incised lines following the outline of the double curve. Bracket proper 5¼” x 2¼” x 1”, tenon 4¼” x 2⅛” x 1¼. Pl.LIV.”