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Official Opening of the Nanjing Yangzi River Bridge
Li Duanhua (Senior Master), Lu Xingtang, Zong Zhaochun, 1970–1971
Black lacquer base, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Most of the mother-of-pearl has been selected from naturally coloured shell. Fine detail of the fire-work bursts. Estimated that over 6,000 man hours went into the production of this plaque.
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Title of artwork, date
Official Opening of the Nanjing Yangzi River Bridge, 1970–1971
Date supported
2000
Medium and material
Lacquer and mother-of-pearl
Dimensions
217 x 105 cm
Gifted by
Peter and Susan Wain and Mr David Hyatt
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