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NRI2/8/13/5/11

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Model of a Fu-Chou 福州 junk, 1950?

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/13/5/11
Scope and Contents Comparison can be made with a model of a similar vessel in the Science Museum which establishes it as a Fu-chou [Fuzhou] junk. Such features as the method of hoisting anchors, the attachment of the pintle-less rudder, the plethora of burgees, pennants and flags, the ornamental and symbolic paintings on the bow and so on are all typical of this type of junk from the Fu-chien [Fujian] area. The sails appear to show European influences. Square sails are set on the top mast and on a bow sprit...
Dates: 1950?
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