File:A war junk RMG BHC1183.tiff

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anonymous: A war junk  wikidata:Q50898146 reasonator:Q50898146
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image of artwork listed in title parameter on this page
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Chinese School, 19th century
Title
A war junk Edit this at Wikidata
title QS:P1476,en:"A war junk Edit this at Wikidata"
label QS:Len,"A war junk Edit this at Wikidata"
Object type painting
object_type QS:P31,Q3305213
Genre marine art Edit this at Wikidata
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English: A war junk

A 19th century portrait of a Chinese war junk dated about 1850. Throughout China's history, junks have been used as war ships. They usually have two or three sails and each mast is made of bamboo because of its strength. This junk is shown in full sail with a large number of figures on board. The warrior’s shields can be seen fixed to the side of the junk in between all the oars. Two lanterns are positioned at the stern with a small cannon in between and there are several guards visible. Small local craft can be seen near the ship, the one to the right is obviously a fishing vessel.

The painting was produced for the United Art shop at Fo-Shan and is one of a pair. The companion painting features a trading junk, see BHC1182.

A War Junk
Date 1850
date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Medium oil on canvas Edit this at Wikidata
Dimensions Painting: 735 mm x 1105 mm; Frame: 915 mm x 1255 mm x 70 mm
institution QS:P195,Q7374509
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BHC1183
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Source/Photographer http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/12674
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Acquisition Number: 1934-78
Caird Catalogue Number (CCAT): CC V1(S), P8, 59
id number: BHC1183
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Oil paintings

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