Death Notice Wrapper

19854

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 19854
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 19th Century - 1896
Section Asian
Materials Paper
Iconography Chrysanthemum
Description

Strips of blue paper said to be used to put around notices of deaths in temple. Obtained in San Francisco by the donor. Painted with red and white chrysanthemums.

Length 19 cm
Width 10 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Pepper, 1897

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