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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