Bundle of joss paper used in Tiandihui initiation ceremony

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Title
Bundle of joss paper used in Tiandihui initiation ceremony
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: L 11.3 x W 10
Accession No.
1996-02822

In Chinese tradition, joss paper is burnt as an offering to the dead. Often, a small piece of silver or gold leaf paper is attached to the centre of each piece of joss paper to indicate its monetary value to the deceased.

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