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Chinese boats
Single-section pamphlet with unsupported sewing in a case of brocade over laminated paper boards. Album containing 12 watercolours (folios 1-12) on pith paper depicting different types of boats seen at Canton. There are two blank folios (unnumbered). Bound in soft-back covers, with silk brocade and ties
Height: 250 mm
Width: 337 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1909) by Bothamley, Rev. H.
Export album made for the Western market
Chinese
Chinese export watercolour
Chinese export art
Support composed of paper silk
Accession number: 4170
Primary reference Number: 185536
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Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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