tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post6164724992735364830..comments2024-03-23T09:18:34.779-07:00Comments on RoadToParnassus: Chinese Mystery Object with BatsParnassushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-26441451014196023812014-04-16T10:02:03.323-07:002014-04-16T10:02:03.323-07:00Hello Mariette, You are entirely correct with you...Hello Mariette, You are entirely correct with your identification. Because of your time spent in Asia, as well as your handiness with various crafts, I had a feeling you might get this one!Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-86958088517119937402014-04-16T10:00:38.483-07:002014-04-16T10:00:38.483-07:00Hello Rosemary, You are correct about it being a...Hello Rosemary, You are correct about it being a thread winder. I guess when several possibilities suggest themselves, it is hard to decide on just one.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-34832633282779602452014-04-15T00:53:01.619-07:002014-04-15T00:53:01.619-07:00Another great adaptation, especially if recast in ...Another great adaptation, especially if recast in metal. I don't think I've ever seen a wooden belt buckle!Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-25772002305918694922014-04-14T23:03:08.542-07:002014-04-14T23:03:08.542-07:00Belt buckle?Belt buckle?columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-66698819716158339772014-04-14T10:57:44.383-07:002014-04-14T10:57:44.383-07:00Hello Jeronimus, Not a massager, although the Ch...Hello Jeronimus, Not a massager, although the Chinese versions come in endless varieties, and I could see this being pressed into service as one. --JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-26472520987827127952014-04-14T10:56:18.455-07:002014-04-14T10:56:18.455-07:00Hello Dianne, Not a shoe decoration, although yo...Hello Dianne, Not a shoe decoration, although you are right that it is the exact size and outline of a shoe buckle! Did you see my older post on bats? <br />http://roadtoparnassus.blogspot.tw/2011/10/bats-terror-of-night-or-omen-of-good.html<br /><br />Thanks for mentioning Bat Conservation International--I will give the link when I post the solution in a couple of days. --Jim.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-66350868541052109532014-04-14T10:12:17.537-07:002014-04-14T10:12:17.537-07:00Back massager?Back massager?jeronimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099993403604440221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-72206700265277935932014-04-14T09:14:09.766-07:002014-04-14T09:14:09.766-07:00I love these Chinese items with bats--the WuFu was...I love these Chinese items with bats--the WuFu was Bat Conservation International's original logo! I'm wondering if this is meant to be a shoe decoration? <br />Thanks,<br />DianneBatdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475530086335334993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-7073456804494441412014-04-12T23:45:52.012-07:002014-04-12T23:45:52.012-07:00Hello Columnist, I can just see someone "ada...Hello Columnist, I can just see someone "adapting" this by gluing a hairclip to the back! Seriously, having to guess the function of objects shows how similar underlying forms can lead to different uses.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-5873322984101976212014-04-12T22:16:57.399-07:002014-04-12T22:16:57.399-07:00Your comment that it is a "household object&q...Your comment that it is a "household object" makes me think my suggestion:<br />a decorative hairpiece<br />is unlikely to be correct. My better half suggested a dumbbell - presumably for someone rather puny?columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-19742165341078112102014-04-12T19:54:16.294-07:002014-04-12T19:54:16.294-07:00Oh, do share them!Oh, do share them!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-20572753089048744772014-04-12T08:07:12.511-07:002014-04-12T08:07:12.511-07:00Hello Mark, No, not for brushes, although Chines...Hello Mark, No, not for brushes, although Chinese brush rests are wonderful and deserve a post of their own.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-34165093816483412782014-04-12T07:55:36.513-07:002014-04-12T07:55:36.513-07:00Hello, Jim,
I'm going to guess that this is a...Hello, Jim,<br /><br />I'm going to guess that this is a rest for calligraphy brushes. In any case, it is a lovely little artifact!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-66820750069386973102014-04-12T06:37:34.390-07:002014-04-12T06:37:34.390-07:00I still don't know :(I still don't know :(Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-482903300724451622014-04-12T05:30:51.015-07:002014-04-12T05:30:51.015-07:00Hello, Silverinthebarn, That's a good one--i...Hello, Silverinthebarn, That's a good one--it made me laugh!Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-88545519378253883342014-04-12T05:09:16.844-07:002014-04-12T05:09:16.844-07:00A treat for a foo dog?A treat for a foo dog?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-88944863443318612712014-04-12T01:42:13.625-07:002014-04-12T01:42:13.625-07:00Hello Hels, I agree with you about the appeal of ...Hello Hels, I agree with you about the appeal of utilitarian objects--they tell how life was lived in another place and time.<br /><br />There are many small stands, such as for chopsticks, pens or brushes, but this has a specific use.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-54876100234697855662014-04-12T01:34:13.761-07:002014-04-12T01:34:13.761-07:00Hello Jane and Lance, Unfortunately, most of my c...Hello Jane and Lance, Unfortunately, most of my collection is put away, and very little is on display, but I agree with you that these objects need to be appreciated. Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-76631315246803283882014-04-12T01:23:26.688-07:002014-04-12T01:23:26.688-07:00I love decorative objects, even if they are fully ...I love decorative objects, even if they are fully functional parts of a household. <br /><br />Too narrow to stand a glass on.<br /><br />But narrow enough for something long and thin. A pen holder?Helshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-57063442764120751922014-04-12T00:37:26.004-07:002014-04-12T00:37:26.004-07:00Hello Jim,
Absolutely no idea! We only know that ...Hello Jim,<br /><br />Absolutely no idea! We only know that bats are symbolic of happiness or prosperity so this must be an object to bring joy of some kind. Whatever, we love it and want it NOW! Such a fabulous lipstick red and the shabby chic gilding is beautifully done. We should have it as an 'object d'art' and have our guests mull over its real function.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-82016120456536922242014-04-11T23:32:01.526-07:002014-04-11T23:32:01.526-07:00Hello Loi, Here's another clue: This is very ...Hello Loi, Here's another clue: This is very much a piece in which form follows function.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-62958929474695421282014-04-11T23:23:51.892-07:002014-04-11T23:23:51.892-07:00Hello Jen, All of your readers appreciate your i...Hello Jen, All of your readers appreciate your imagination and creativity. You should see some of the objects I have for which the mystery seems permanent!Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-90218174404202625072014-04-11T19:53:20.405-07:002014-04-11T19:53:20.405-07:00Well, Jim, I was really excited.....thought I knew...Well, Jim, I was really excited.....thought I knew the answer: chopstick rest. Until I read your response to Stefan's guess - boohoo! Hmmmm, I don't know and will be thinking about it all weekend. Looking forward!Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-24045774956148534532014-04-11T18:18:21.256-07:002014-04-11T18:18:21.256-07:00I love your mystery object, but find my imaginatio...I love your mystery object, but find my imagination is so limited in this arena!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314235093749031486.post-3661309758956702572014-04-11T15:31:41.080-07:002014-04-11T15:31:41.080-07:00Dearest Jim,
Guess you possess a lovely antique Ch...Dearest Jim,<br />Guess you possess a lovely antique Chinese silk thread winder... That's my humble guess at this object.<br />Thanks for your always meaningful comments on my blog; revealing your thorough reading skills and broad knowledge.<br />Happy weekend to you!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.com