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10.A

A General Cen Wooden Board

10.B

Marshal Du Wooden Board

10.C

Human figure wood carving

10.D

Woodcarving accessory on procession flag

10.E

Woodcarving accessory on procession flag 2

10.F

Victory Banner

10.G

White conch shell

10.H

Wooden sticks for procession

10.I

Old clock

10.J

Traditional painting

A General Cen Wooden Board

It is believed that this artefact was originally a wooden carving accessory that fell off from the decorative board of the main hall. The wooden board written: “General Cen“, made of wood, painted with gold paint on the board and red paint on the characters. The year of production is unknown.

Marshal Du Wooden Board

It is believed that this artefact was originally a wooden carving accessory that fell off from the decorative board of the main hall. The wooden board written: “Marshal Du“, made of wood, painted with a gold paint on the board and red paint on the characters, the year of production is unknown.

Human figure wood carving

It is believed that this artefact was originally a wooden carving accessory that fell off from the decorative board of the main hall. The wood carvings are in the shape of human figure, wearing Chinese traditional headwear and outfit, carrying sword. The shape of the figure show the right hand is raised high, and the right foot is half raised. This artefact is made of wood, painted with a gold paint.

Woodcarving accessory on procession flag

This woodcarving is believed to be a woodcarving accessory on the procession flag during the Procession of Si Ya in the old days. During the procession, the chairman or secretary will hold the procession flag and lead the team of procession forward. This wood carving accessory is made of wood, weighs 550 grams, and painted with a gold paint. The wooden sculpture is carved with human figure and plant, and is hung with copper bells and red pom poms.

Woodcarving accessory on procession flag 2

This woodcarving is believed to be a woodcarving accessory on the procession flag during the Procession of Si Ya in the old days. During the procession, the chairman or secretary will hold the procession flag and lead the team of procession forward. This wood carving accessory is made of wood, weighs 550 grams, and painted with a gold paint. The wooden sculpture is carved with lion and dragon, and is hung with copper bells and red pom poms.

Victory Banner

This artefact is the Victory Banner known as the “Eight Treasures of Buddhism”, which symbolizes the victory of cultivation. This artefact is made of metal.

White conch shell

This artefact is a white conch shell known as the “Eight Treasures of Buddhism”, which symbolizes the hearing of Buddhism from all directions. This artefact is made of metal.

Wooden sticks for procession

These five artefacts are wooden sticks used during the procession of Si Ya in the old days. These artefacts are made of wood and painted with red and green paint. Three of the sticks have special carvings, with dragon heads engraved on one or both ends of the sticks.

Old clock

This old clock was made by the Ansonia Clock Company in the United States. The Ansonia Clock Company was founded in 1851 and its headquarters moved to New York in 1878. Ansonia Watch Company was once one of the largest clock manufacturers in the United States. The year of production of the old clock is estimated to be between the late 19th and early 20th century. On the centre of the clock is written: “B24. Ansonia Clock Co. New York, U.S.A.” On the inside of the case is written: “Ansonia Clock Co. Manufacturers of Clocks of every description. Salesrooms: 99 John Street, New York. Factory, Brooklyn, N.Y. “.