This is a paper cut from China, made out of red paper. The scene depicts two Chinese women in traditional dress. The woman in the right is holding a staff, which has something hanging from it. There are Chinese characters on the bottom right corner but it is unknown to what they mean.
Collection
Archabbey-General
Cataloged By
Barbara
Acquisition
Accession
2010.002
Source or Donor
Archabbot Douglas Nowicki O.S.B.
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift from Br. Nicholas Koss, O.S.B. to Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Lexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Paper, Women, Staff
Search Terms
Red, Paper Cuts, Paper, Chinese, Archabbot Douglas Nowicki O.S.B., Chinese Paper Cuts, Women, Traditional Dress, Staff, Chinese Paper Cuts
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Picture, Cut-paper
Location
Location
Room
1st Floor Guest Suite
Building
New Monastery
Category
Permanent
Date
February 8, 2025
Location
Building
New Monastery- Art Vault
Category
Permanent
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Date Examined
Apr 7, 2010
Examined By
Barbara
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Archabbot Douglas Nowicki O.S.B.
Provenance
Notes
A gift from Nicolas Koss O.S.B to Archabbot Douglas Nowicki O.S.B. Donated to Saint Vincent Art Gallery on March 31, 2010 by Archabbot Douglas.
Deaccession
Deaccession
2010.002
Notes
Reason for Deaccession: Light damaged beyond salvage.
General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: Barbara
Status Date: 2010-04-07