Mandarin Square

Presentation Square

52-23-96A

From: China | Henan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 52-23-96A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China | Henan
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made 1909
Section Asian
Materials Silk
Technique Embroidered
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

Embroidered square, made in 1909 to show appreciation to a Mr. Chen when he came to the end of his term of service in a government job in Biyang County 泌陽縣, Henan. Forms a pair with 52-23-96B.

一路福星

Auspicious star to his entire administrative district.

陳大老爺德政

泌邑商民謹製

Commemorating the venerable Mr. Chen's virtuous governance,

The merchants and citizens of Bi [yang County] town conscientiously had this made.

Height 28.6 cm
Width 29.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. S. Letcher, 1952

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