Calligraphy Item Number: Edz983 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular paper, right side is orange with scattered flecks of gold foil. On paper are four characters in black ink, written horizontally. Writing in pencil on reverse is difficult to decipher.
History Of Use
This paper would be pasted over a doorway within a house at new year, remaining throughout the year. The purpose is to express a wish for peace and safety within the house.
Cultural Context
new year
Iconographic Meaning
Characters state 'enter and leave in peace'.
Item History
- Made in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China before 1976
- Collected between 1967 and 1976
- Owned by Graham E. Johnson before March 9, 1977
- Received from Graham E. Johnson (Donor) on March 9, 1977
What
- Name
- Calligraphy
- Identification Number
- Edz983
- Type of Item
- calligraphy
- Manufacturing Technique
- machine made ?, silkscreened and written
- Overall
- height 31.0 cm, width 14.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Graham E. Johnson
- Received from
- Graham E. Johnson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China
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
- 0366/0010