Butterfly and Bat Abstinence Plaque with Chinese Characters

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A Chenxiangmu abstinence plaque, 19th/20th century of flattened gourd form, carved in relief around the sides with butterflies and bats among the leafy tendrils, one side inset with the gilt characters zhai jie and the reverse similarly inset in Manchu, attached silk tassle and beaded pendant 6 cm long

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