Calligraphy Item Number: Edz984 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 side, "purple ? comes from the east ie good fortune", also four Chinese characters written above.
History Of Use
This paper would be pasted on an interior house wall at new year, remaining throughout the year. Its purpose is to express a wish for good fortune in the house.
Iconographic Meaning
Characters state 'purple air comes from the east' which is probably a quotation from the classics.
Cultural Context
new year
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
- Edz984
- Type of Item
- calligraphy
- Manufacturing Technique
- machine made ?, silkscreened, rubbed and written
- Overall
- height 31.0 cm, width 13.5 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
- 0366/0011