Mock money : dyed tin foil on laid paper

Material Information

Title:
Mock money : dyed tin foil on laid paper
Donor:
Cave, Roderick
Publication Date:
Language:
Chinese
Physical Description:
1 sheet
Measurements:
17 x 12.6 cm

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Spirit money ( lcsh )
金纸
金紙
紙錢
纸钱
Spatial Coverage:
Asia -- China
亞洲 -- 中國
亚洲 -- 中国
Coordinates:
35 x 103

Notes

Abstract:
Mock money, likely made in China or Singapore, with tin foil brushed with the dye of a pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum)
General Note:
The pagoda tree's dye, made from its flower, is yellow. A scarlet dye of unknown origin is also used in this example.

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
SOAS University of London
Rights Management:
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