Paper Model Boat Item Number: 3292/11 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Paper model of a boat. The boat is made from folded yellow paper with printed red characters and symbols (swastika). The sails are made from the same paper, and hang from two bamboo masts, which are all strung together by red and burgundy thread. There are bamboo rails on both sides of the boat, each with three vertical bars and one rail. A short braided cord of multi-coloured thread is tied to the prow. Another length of the same thread is tied from the prow, wrapping around both masts, and then is attached to the stern.
History Of Use
Model, in paper, of a Buddhist spirit sampan boat.
Item History
- Made in China during 2000
- Collected during 2000
- Owned by Kenneth Dent before February 23, 2018
- Received from Kenneth Dent (Donor) on February 23, 2018
What
- Name
- Paper Model Boat
- Identification Number
- 3292/11
- Type of Item
- boat
- Material
- paper, bamboo and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 28.0 cm, width 27.0 cm, depth 7.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Kenneth Dent
- Received from
- Kenneth Dent (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- during 2000
- Collection Date
- during 2000
- Ownership Date
- before February 23, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on February 23, 2018
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3292/0011