Made from zitan (red sandalwood) typical of Chinese furniture. The four corners surrounding the dial are engraved with a roundel of the Chinese character meanting longevity and two kuifeng (legendary bird). The characters are surrounded by a pattern derived from a bat. The pavilion holds the Eight Immortals seated around Shoulao, the God of Longevity. When activated the immortals rotate with the disc to music. So 183184
Details
- Category:
- Temporary Exhibitions
- Object Number:
- L2020-10
- Materials:
- enamel, paper (fibre product), glass, copper and red sandalwood
- Measurements:
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overall: 88 cm x 51 cm x 40 cm,
- type:
- automaton
