Rigged model of a Hong-Kong sampan

Rigged model of a Hong-Kong sampan

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Rigged model, scale 1:5, of a Hong-Kong sampan for the transport of passengers and their baggage, on stand with four gilded wood seahorse feet

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Collection:
Frederick William Maze
Object Number:
1934-37
Materials:
cotton (fibre), wood (unidentified), string, paper (fibre product), glass and copper (alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 1240 mm x 1510 mm x 332 mm,
type:
model - representation and sampan
credit:
Inspector General of Chinese Maritime Customs