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Whampoa: 4163(2)

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Whampoa

Maker(s)

Youqua

Entities

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Description

Whampoa is situated 10-16 miles from Canton and was the closest the Western ships could get to port before the water became too shallow. Sampans and other small boats were used to transport the crew and cargo to and from Canton.

Measurements and weight

Height: 250 mm
Width: 337 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1909) by Bothamley, Rev. H.

School or Style

Chinese

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Watercolour, bodycolour and ink with heightening in white on pith paper, laid lown with with strips of blue silk-covered paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Whampoa
  • Location: L.r. folio
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: 4163(2)
Primary reference Number: 185526
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Audit data

Created: Friday 23 September 2011 Updated: Monday 25 July 2022 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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