Summary
This miniature soap stone temple was probably manufactured by Knight, Bandinel and Co., Newchwang (Niuzhuang, present day Yingkou), China, circa 1880.
The small Chinese court at the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition was located in the northern transept of the Royal Exhibition Building. Exhibiting produce in nearly every class, Knight, Bandinel and Co. were the only exhibitors in Class 29, covering leather-work, fancy articles and basket-work. They are recorded as have exhibited a pair of candlesticks, pen-resters, paper-weights, 'and other stone ornaments'.
The Chinese Court's principal feature was a large hexagonal temple displaying tea from every province of China.
Physical Description
Temple carved in red stone. Tapering octagonal roofs to solid octagonal base. 7 tiers, missing finial. Small holes in each corner of roofs. No markings.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Dr Will Twycross, 23 Jan 2009
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Manufacturer
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Nicholson Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Collector
Mr John Twycross, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1881
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, International exhibitions, Exhibition heritage
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
85 mm (Width), 270 mm (Height)
Wooden stick holding stone and wooden temple parts together is 23cm long
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Maximum dimensions
85 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Chinese Art, Decorative Arts, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Royal Exhibition Building, Temples
