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2002.87.2

Figure of Kwei Wang holding a trident in one hand and a staff or banner in the other, made to be burnt at funerals. [DCF Court Team 11/12/2002]

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2002.87.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Figure of Kwei Wang holding a trident in one hand and a staff or banner in the other, made to be burnt at funerals. [DCF Court Team 11/12/2002]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1885?, uncertain
Date collected
By 1885?
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1886, uncertain Donated: 1899, uncertain Found unentered: 11/12/2002
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Material Clay, Process Painted
Dimensions
Height: max 302 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2002.87.2

Search terms: Death, Ritual and Ceremonial, Religion, Figure, Grave Good, Ceremonial Object, Religious Object

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