Shaft

Travelling Scholar's Kit

50-6-1.25B

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 50-6-1.25B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 1800 - 1950 CE
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Technique Carved
Description

Wooden upright that inserts into candle stick base (50-6-1.24A). Has pewter top for candle to be inserted into. Carved in an hour-glass like shaped with rectangular projections at ends for insertion to other parts. See 50-6-1.25A-C for all associated parts.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. John S. Jenks, 1950

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