Red and Gold Painted Plaque
Title
Red and Gold Painted Plaque
Date
1800-1894
Content Genre
plaques (flat objects)
Notes
A red-painted plaque inscribed in gold with the characters 天官賜福 (tianguan cifu: The Heavenly Official Bestows Happiness). A charm used for good luck in China.
Place of Origin
China
Material
wood (plant material), paint
Measurements
12 x 6 x 1 inches
Contributor
Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder)
Collection
Repository
Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)
Rights
There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.
Citation
“Red and Gold Painted Plaque,” East Asia, accessed April 26, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/159.