Chinese Paper Puppets

Chinese Paper Puppets

April 1, 2018

This month's feature is a set of five, hand-painted Chinese paper puppets.


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Colorful hand painted puppets on top of a red paper background

Batik Paper

Batik Paper

March 1, 2018

This month's feature is batik paper.


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Six examples of batik paper - top row from left to right: black and yellow geometric pattern, yellow and purple geometric pattern, green and yellow paisley pattern; bottom row: purple and yellow checkered pattern, green and white rectangle checked pattern, black and red lined pattern

Japanese Washi Doll Set

Japanese Washi Doll Set

February 1, 2018

This month's feature is a set of Japanese washi dolls.


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On the left is a washi doll with a green robe holding a candle, on the right are two washi doll children playing together

Chinese Print Seals

Chinese Print Seals

January 1, 2018

Welcome to the new year, this month's feature is a set of Chinese print seals.


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An image of the detailed end of six Chinese print seals
An up close image of the design on two Chinese print seals

Thai Accordion Book

Thai Accordion Book

November 1, 2017

This month's feature is a Thai accordion book from 1853.


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The accordion book unfurled so that several pages may be seen. The page is black with white text written on the surface.

Mizihiki Crane Ornament

Mizihiki Crane Ornament

July 1, 2017

This month's feature is a mizuhiki crane ornament.


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This image is of the whole ornament and the gold, silver, and red cords intricately woven into the shape of a crane with a long tale silver wings
An up close image of the crane's head and beak featuring intertwined red and gold cords

Chinese Woodblock for Ceremonial Papers

Chinese Woodblock for Ceremonial Papers

January 1, 2017

This month's feature is a wood-block used for Chinese ceremonial paper and collected in the early 1930's; this particular wood-block is used for printing spirit money, also called joss paper.


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Round woodblock with Chinese characters in concentric circles.

Japanese Kyo uchiwa Fan

Japanese Kyo uchiwa Fan

April 1, 2021

This month’s Artifact of the Month exhibit showcases a Japanese Kyo uchiwa fan, which is a flat fan that does not open.


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asian fan