Model of Chinese Junk of War
Artifact IDMO 79.182a
Object Type
Model
Date
before 1963
Medium
Silver
DimensionsCase H 12 1/2 in x W 41 1/2 in x D 14 1/2 in (31.8 cm x 105.4 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA three-masted ship model of Chinese junk of war made of solid silver. A junk is the name for a common type of native sailing vessel in Chinese seas. They are flat-bottomed, have square prows, prominent stem, full stern, suspended rudders, and rigged with lug sails. The junk has two anchors hanging over the prow, and decorative pennants flying over the stern. The back rail is decorated with grotesque shields.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1979.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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