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

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