Maker unknown :[Chinese textile relating to Chee Kung Tong (Chinese Masonic Society). Chinese symbols on red silk. Late 19th or early 20th century].

Reference
F-088
Description

A large scrap of red silk, possibly part of a larger Chinese banner with four Chinese characters in metallic three and an associated 'pompom' with long ribbons

Quantity: 1 curio(s).

Physical Description: Silk embroidered with metallic thread, ca 750 x 2160 mm (irregular)

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, Silk embroidered with metallic thread, ca 750 x 2160 mm (irregular)
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