Title
Inkstand, Tiandihui initiation ceremony altar paraphernalia from William Stirling Collection
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Accession No.
1996-02823
Collection of
These writing implements represent text, which in Chinese tradition embodies truth, wisdom and knowledge. Members of the secret society regarded them as symbols of the written oaths, as well as records of good and bad conduct.
