FIGURE

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an intricately crafted figure, possibly representing a character from traditional Chinese culture, wearing a vibrant ensemble made from various textiles, showcasing a mix of pink, blue and yellow hues, with embroidered patterns adding texture and dimension to the attire; the figure holds an object resembling a lotus in one hand, symbolizing purity, while the facial features are delicately painted, with a gentle expression suggesting a serene demeanor, and a note attached to the clothing reads "Ho Hsien-ku" which could be indicative of a specific name or title, all set against a textured background that enhances the three-dimensional appearance.

The image depicts an intricately crafted figure, possibly representing a character from traditional Chinese culture, wearing a vibrant ensemble made from various textiles, showcasing a mix of pink, blue and yellow hues, with embroidered patterns adding texture and dimension to the attire; the figure holds an object resembling a lotus in one hand, symbolizing purity, while the facial features are delicately painted, with a gentle expression suggesting a serene demeanor, and a note attached to the clothing reads "Ho Hsien-ku" which could be indicative of a specific name or title, all set against a textured background that enhances the three-dimensional appearance.

Name/Title

FIGURE

Entry/Object ID

662/16208

Description

Chinese/religious/ "Ho Hsien-Ku"/pink coat/white pants

Collection

ETHNOGRAPHIC/CHINA

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Asia

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

China

Culture/Tribe

Chinese
Asian

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

FIGURE

Dimensions

Height

1/8 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Length

11 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Paper, Fabric

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 1, 1983