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Pleasure boat with painted figures, Qing dynasty

1644/1911

Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Modelled after the 'flower' or 'pleasure' boats used by wealthy merchants for parties in the waters between Canton and Whampoa in Quangdong province.

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Title: Pleasure boat with painted figures, Qing dynasty
Date Created: 1644/1911
Physical Dimensions: Height: 34.5 cm Length: 55 cm Width: 22 cm
Provenance: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Yee
Rights: ©Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Medium: Ivory
object id: HKMM2004.0079.0001

Hong Kong Maritime Museum

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