Sample of gilt paper. Cut into narrow lengths, and folded upon itself. Used for decorating silk gauze lanterns. Part of a set of samples of lantern decorations [1932.88.1102 .3 - .7], and gauze for covering lanterns [1932.88.1102 .1] [MOBB [OPS move] 4/7/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Sample of gilt paper. Cut into narrow lengths, and folded upon itself. Used for decorating silk gauze lanterns. Part of a set of samples of lantern decorations [1932.88.1102 .3 - .7], and gauze for covering lanterns [1932.88.1102 .1] [MOBB [OPS move] 4/7/2017]
Long description: Stored in a glass topped box [1932.88.1102 .8 - .9]. [MOBB [OPS move]
Geographical reference: China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China; Northeast China Liaoning Shen-Yang
Person: Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1897
Date collected: 1897
Acquisition information: Donated: 1932
Materials and processes: Material Paper Plant, Process Gilded
Dimensions: Height: max 3 mm, Width: max 28 mm, Length: max 68 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1932.88.1102.4 Other numbers: YC 6 x [Y C 6 x]

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