Maker unknown :[Chinese textile relating to Chee Kung Tong (Chinese Masonic Society). A lion and a pheasant. Late 19th or early 20th century].

Reference
F-084
Description

A turquoise silk Chinese banner, showing a lion and a sun on one side, a pheasant or similar bird on the other. Includes decorative lines of metal domes, small mirrors and fur.

Similar to F-085

Quantity: 1 curio(s).

Physical Description: Double-sided silk, embroidered with coloured silk and metallic thread, 1800 x 740 mm

Additional description

extremely fragile. To be removed from storage and viewed only in exceptional circumstances.

Alternative form available: Use colour transparencies at E-514-q

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Curator required - Original may be viewed at the discretion of the Curator.
Part of
Chung, Doris, 1917-2017: Collection relating to the Chee Kung Tong (Chinese Masonic Society) and Chinese in Wellington / Chinese textiles relating to Chee Kung Tong (Chinese Masonic Society) 19th and 20th century
Format
1 curio(s), Works of art, Textile art (Visual works), Banners, Calligraphy, Double-sided silk, embroidered with coloured silk and metallic thread, 1800 x 740 mm
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