Framed Chinese cartoon penguin

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Framed Chinese cartoon penguin
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Framed Chinese cartoon penguin
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Framed Chinese cartoon penguin
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Framed Chinese cartoon penguin
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

A Chinese cartoon penguin, framed 11 x 9in.

Stephen Hawking's Office is decorated with multiple souvenirs and gifts from his travels around the world. They represent a variety of cultures, and the subset that remained in the office was chosen for its visual character, though this was sometimes accompanied by underlying symbollism.

Details

Category:
Stephen Hawking Office
Collection:
Stephen Hawking’s Office
Object Number:
2021-561/408
Materials:
paper (fibre product), glass, wood (unidentified), felt and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 281 mm x 229 mm x 204 mm, .665 kg
overall (with stand): 281 mm x 229 mm x 169 mm,
type:
frame - furnishing, cartoon and art
credit:
Accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by H M Government from the Estate of Stephen Hawking and allocated to the Science Museum, 2021