Accession No
1985.36.2
Description
Postcard. One of six postcards depicting Chinese activities. Entitled 'No. 11 Sacrifice et mariage: The marriage sacrifice'.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Source
Lumley, U. (Miss) [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1985.36.2
Cultural Affliation
Material
Paper; Paint; ?Cardboard
Local Term
Measurements
137mm x 1mm x 91mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Six postcards depicting Chinese activities
Event Date 1985
Author: ashleigh griffin
Context (Field collection)
Found: Northern China
Event Date 7/1/1994
Author: ashleigh griffin
Description (Physical description)
One of six postcards. This example is titled 'No. 11 Sacrifice et mariage: The marriage sacrifice'. Depicted are a bride and groom kneeling on a rug in front of tan altar, laden with bowls of fruit, smoking incense and other foodstuffs. There are a number of attendants around the bride and groom including two playing instruments, which include a trumpet and a side blown flute. Hand painted with bright colours and highlighted with silver paint.
Event Date 27/9/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
FM:284931
Images (Click to view full size):