Wanshou, the astral god of longevity . Watercolour and embroidery by a Chinese artist or artists.

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47211i
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1 painting : watercolour on cloth ; watercolour 102.5 x 77.5 cm

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Lettering in Cantonese on verso. Translation: Presenting item (gift, cash) to Great Britain: great astral emperor, the asterism Wanshou (longevity of 10,000 years). In Hong Kong: with obeisances by the Manying company and others

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Wellcome Collection 47211i

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