Accession No
1985.36.4
Description
Postcard. One of six postcards depicting Chinese activities. Entitled 'Charlatan: Mountebank'.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Source
Lumley, U. (Miss) [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1985.36.4
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 'Charlatan: Mountebank'. Depicted is a man stood in front of a brazier with a silver object in his hand and a table behind him with a tea set upon it. In front of him are eight men sat on two benches, each with a long plait down their back, and brightly coloured robes. Single line of Chinese script in the top right corner. Hand painted with bright colours and highlighted with silver paint.
Event Date 27/9/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
FM:284933
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