Model
Base
49-30-1.2A
From: Japan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 49-30-1.2A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese |
| Provenience | Japan |
| Period | 20th Century |
| Date Made | Early 20th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood | Metal |
| Description | Wood base, sanded and stained made to hold nobori (幟) banners. There is a different type of wood inset with cutouts of plants. These represent the three friends of winter a plum tree which blossoms in winter, bamboo which springs back after the now has melted, and a pine tree which is always green. There are metal pieces attached to hold the poles of the nobori flags in place. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Masaru Harada via the Martin School, 1949 |
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