Festivals and beliefs
Album leaf. Colours on paper. Qing dynasty, 19th century.
Woodcut print with the God of the stove Woodcut print with the God of the stove. Qing dynasty, Tongzhi period (1862-75)
Lucky red envelope incorporates a scratch card game on the back Lucky red envelope incorporates a scratch card game on the back. Printed in multi-colour and gold on a red background. The flap has a scalloped edge and the envelope was sealed with a gold sticker bearing the inscription 福 [good fortune, blessing]. Snoopy in blue and yellow Chinese jacket and trousers, red cap, red and yellow shoes, holding a red lantern over his shoulder. China AD 2005.
Hare in the moon Song dynasty 960-1279 mirror
Fahua-style stoneware shrine in the form of a small statue of the god of the North, Zhenwu. Ming dynasty.
Earthenware convex ridge tile modelled with a figure with a pig head Earthenware convex ridge tile modelled with a figure with a pig head. A hollow tubular pillar between his legs acts as a support and was designed to fit over a peg to secure it in place along the top ridge of a traditional Chinese-style roof. The figure may be identified as Zhu Bajie from the novel Xi you ji [Journey to the West]. Shanxi, Ming dynasty, c. AD 1490-1620.