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Red money envelope
1998/1998
British Museum
London, United Kingdom
On this envelope is a cartoon figure of a young man in traditional Chinese robes holding a banner. The inscription on the banner conveys his wish for 'Happiness and Prosperity'. The envelope, originally containing a 20 pence coin, was one of many given out to guests at the Long Yang Club, London, at Chinese New Year in 1998.
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Details
- Title: Red money envelope
- Date Created: 1998/1998
- Physical Dimensions: Length: 105.00mm (with flap open); Width: 75.00mm
- External Link: British Museum collection online
- Technique: printed
- Registration number: 1998,0211.1
- Place: Excavated/Findspot London
- Material: paper
- Copyright: Photo: © Trustees of the British Museum
- Acquisition: Donated by Attwood, Philip
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