Base, 20th Century
Paiwan culture; Pingtung or Taitung County, Taiwan
Wood; 4 1/4 × 7 3/4 in.…

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Vessel with Snake Motifs, 18th Century
Paiwan culture; Pingtung or Taitung County, Taiwan
Cla…

Base

ClassificationsFurnishings-Accessories-bases & stands

Culture Paiwan

Date20th Century

Made AtTaiwan, Asia

MediumWood

Dimensions4 1/4 × 7 3/4 in. (10.8 × 19.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Object number2017.11.28

DescriptionThis is a wooden base designed for a Paiwan clay vessel (2017.11.29). The stylistic variations of both the man and snake designs circling the base—as well as the condition of the object—indicate that this base was made much later than the vessel itself.

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