Calligraphy

Item number Edz982 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Small rectangular paper, orange on right side with gold foil flecks scattered over surface. Two Chinese characters are written horizontally in black ink. On reverse, "virtue" is written in pencil.

History Of Use

Possibly to be pasted above image or written paper representing stove god. Pasted up in the house at new year, remaining throughout the year.

Iconographic Meaning

Characters mean 'virtue'.

Cultural Context

new year

Item History

What

Name
Calligraphy
Identification Number
Edz982
Type of Item
calligraphy
Manufacturing Technique
machine made ?, silkscreened, written and rubbed
Overall
height 9.2 cm, width 13.5 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China

Who

Culture
Chinese
Previous Owner
Graham E. Johnson
Received from
Graham E. Johnson (Donor)

When

Creation Date
before 1976
Collection Date
between 1967 and 1976
Ownership Date
before March 9, 1977
Acquisition Date
on March 9, 1977

Other

Item Classes
works on paper
Condition
good
Accession Number
0366/0009
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