Part of a carved wooden archway, made from teak wood. A short length of wood with wide joints protruding from both ends. One face has a shallow trench cut in the centre ( Panel 31 slots into this), at one side of this it is intricately carved, this continues round on the connecting face. The other side of the trench has been crudely carved, with geometric designs, as have the remaining two faces. A label with the object is marked 'Middle 2' . This piece fits between beams 5 and 17, above posts 3 and 14.
archway
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