Death Notice Wrapper

19855B

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 19855B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 19th Century - 1896
Section Asian
Materials Paper
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

Strips of yellow paper said to be used to put around notices of deaths in temple. Obtained in San Francisco by the donor.

Length 23 cm
Width 11 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Pepper, 1897

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