Asian Art Day One - 20 May 2009
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A Chinese soapstone pailou or gateway
A Chinese soapstone pailou or gateway, formed as four pillars inscribed with calligraphy, surmounted by reticulated panels and pagoda style roofs, 19th century, 41.5cm.
Pailou, or three-arched gateways, were erected to commemorate local heroes or events, which were named in placards above the arches.
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