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Maker unknown :[Chinese textile relating to Chee Kung Tong (Chinese Masonic Society)]. Chinese Masonic. [Masonic symbol with peacock and flowers. Late 19th or early 20th century].
- Reference
- F-089
- Description
Double-sided masonic banner, showing the words Chinese Masonic (in English) on the right, Chinese characters on the left and, in the centre, a peacock with partially opened tail, surrounded by chrysanthemums. Below are other flower, possibly including peonies.
Quantity: 1 curio(s).
Physical Description: Double-sided silk, embroidered with coloured silk and metallic thread, ca 3000 (including tassels) x 1700 mm
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- 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, ca 3000 (including tassels) x 1700 mm
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Maker unknown :[Chinese textile relating to Chee Kung Tong (Chinese Masonic Society)]. Chinese Masonic. [Masonic symbol with peacock and flowers. Late 19th or early 20th century].. Chung, Doris, 1917-2017: Collection relating to the Chee Kung Tong (Chinese Masonic Society) and Chinese in Wellington. Ref: F-089. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23200963More information can be found in our terms of use.