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Hearst Museum object titled Banner, accession number 9-1998, described as Cotton banner 24 x 2.5 in; painted emblems, 7 gods of good luck, felicity, longevity
Hearst Museum object titled Banner, accession number 9-21371, described as Banner with inscriptions for kitchen-god shrine. 6.7 x 24 cm. Mounted in USA. *Translation: ”When you ascend to heaven, report good things! Coming down to this world, guarantee peace and security.” Top character to be cut off and pasted on top of shrine. Lower part to be divided vertically and pasted on side posts of shrine.
Hearst Museum object titled Banner, accession number 9-21433, described as Banner with Spring inscriptions for kitchen shrine. 6.9 x 8.2 cm with horizontal strips: 12.6 x 4 cm; side strips: 4 x 22.7 cm. (Mounted in USA.) *Translation: Top rectangle: “SPIRIT” Cross strip: "Lord of the whole household" Side strips (should be reversed): "When you ascend into heaven, tell good things! When you return to your shrine, bring down good luck!
Hearst Museum object titled Banner, accession number 9-23428, described as Thai temple banner of a temple in Thailand scene, with some plants and birds represented. The background is beige with embroidery in green, hanging on the end.

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