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Chinese vase
Unknown1883-02-12
The Friends of ʻIolani Palace
Honolulu, United States
Bronze vase decorated in high relief with Chinese nature motifs, the Eight Immortals, and Taoist emblems. A silver, shield-shaped plaque reads "To His Majesty Kalakaua I from "Juhn Wa Whui Kwon the United Chinese Society, Honolulu, 12 Feb. 1883." One of a pair with matching stands.
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Details
- Title: Chinese vase
- Creator: Unknown
- Date: 1883-02-12
- Date Created: 1883-02-12
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Physical Dimensions: Height: 58.75" Width: 14.75" Length: 14.75" Diameter taken at open top.
- Subject Keywords: Iolani Palace, vase, urn, Chinese, Hawaiian Kingdom,. King Kalakaua, Juhn Wa Whui Kwon, United Chinese Methodist, coronation gift
- Type: Sculpture
- Medium: Bronze
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