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pillow end

human history
  • Description

    Pillow end, thin sheet of silver in scalloped octagonal shape featuring chased and repousse designs. Qilin figure at the center with octagonal border, surrounded by foliate and Taoist symbols including a fan, castanets, lotus flowers, and an outer border with chased triangular motif. Perforations around the edge allow for the plaque to be sewn onto a textile bolster or pillow.

  • Place
    [Malaysia]
  • Accession Number
    1932.38
  • Other Id

    S550 (silver)

    17412.16 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Applied Arts and Design

plaque, 1932.38, S550, 17412.16, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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  • plaque, 1932.38, S550, 17412.16, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • plaque, 1932.38, S550, 17412.16, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • plaque, 1932.38, S550, 17412.16, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • plaque, 1932.38, S550, 17412.16, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • plaque, 1932.38, S550, 17412.16, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • plaque, 1932.38, S550, 17412.16, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • plaque, 1932.38, S550, 17412.16, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • plaque, 1932.38, S550, 17412.16, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • plaque, 1932.38, S550, 17412.16, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • plaque, 1932.38, S550, 17412.16, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • plaque

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