Collector: Niloufer Hirschmann Ichaporia / Donor: University Appropriation / Function: 4.1 Dwellings and Furnishings - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Hanger, wood, accession number 9-16385, described as Hanger: made of detailed wood carvings with swivels falling down the center. Zoomorphic features (possibly horses) present on all four corners. Length 40 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Lamp, hanging, accession number 9-16384, described as Lamp: hanging lamp made of wood. Comprised of 6 wooden links, the bottom link bored through wooden base with iron nail and rope. Length 88 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Mat, accession number 9-13627, described as Mat; sleeping; plaited rattan; black and red plaid; 76 cm x 1.84 m China, Hong Kong, Kowloon (from Mainland China, Canton, Kwangtung Prov. area) Native name: Je - sleeping mat rattan For sleeping; one of the more common kinds of sleeping mats. Origin: Mainland China

Hearst Museum object titled Mat, accession number 9-13626, described as Mat; sleeping; plaited bamboo; 87 cm x 1.88 m China, Hong Kong (attr. to Mainland China, Canton area) Native name: Je eheng - bamboo mat bamboo; plaited; made by men For sleeping in summer. From Canton area, att., known for bamboo and rattan wares. Purchased at Cat. St. Flea Market, Hong Kong

Hearst Museum object titled Mat, accession number 9-13628, described as Mat; sleeping; bamboo; 74 cm x 1.86 m China, Hong Kong, Kowloon (from Mainland China, Fukian) Native name: Je - sleeping mat bamboo; cotton twine Other mats come from Kwang Hai and Canton area. This is supposed to be the best of the available types. Comes in about 3-4 sizes. this is the smallest. Largest accommodates two people. From mainland China.

Hearst Museum object titled Pillow, accession number 9-13642, described as Pillow; woven rattan; 30 cm long; 21 cm x 12 cm at ends China, Hong Kong, Kowloon (from Mainland China, Canton area att.) Native name: Tung - rattan; Cham tau - thing to put head on Purchased in Chinese Prod. Store, Kowloon. For sleeping in summer.

Hearst Museum object titled Pillow, accession number 9-13641, described as Pillow; lacquer; black, ends painted gold with tracing of trees in black; length 20.5 cm, 13 cm x 9 cm at end. China, Hong Kong (from Mainland China, Fukian att.) Native name: Cham tau - lacquer pillow Bamboo or rattan rmature, compacted paper padding, lacquer coating For sleeping in summer. Believed to be cooler. From Chinese Merchandise Emporium. Origin: Mainland China.