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Correspondence with Dr. S. Mahdihassan about ancient Chinese symbols and colours and their relation to the four directions, and related notes by Ho Peng-Yoke, 1968-08-05 - 1969-08-04

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/222/2

Scope and Contents

The correspondence comprises 2 letters from Mahdihassan; copies of 2 letters from Joseph Needham. Specific symbols discussed are the phoenix, red-bird and dragon.

Dates

  • Creation: 1968-08-05 - 1969-08-04

Extent

9 sheet(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Chinese

Originator(s)

Mahdihassan, S.; Needham, Joseph; Ho Peng-Yoke

Finding aid date

2006-04-20 11:03:36+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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