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