Rigged model of a Hainan sea-going junk

Made:
1930-1934 in China and Hainan
Rigged model of a Hainan sea-going junk Rigged model of a Hainan sea-going junk

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Rigged model, scale 1:9, of a Hainan junk with mat sails, Chinese, (1930-1934)

Whole rigged model of a sea-going junk from Hainan, China, c. 1930. Scale 1:12 (Maze Collection)

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1935-100
Materials:
wood (unidentified), iron, fabric, glass, brass (copper, zinc alloy), silk, reed and paint
Measurements:
overall: 1830 mm x 2475 mm x 675 mm,
overall (crate): 2130 mm x 1000 mm x 2800 mm, 85 kg
type:
sailing vessel and junk
credit:
Inspector General of Chinese Maritime Customs