discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou shrine human history Tukua Tirohanga API Kupu whakaahuaGood Luck Shrinea red painted Chinese Buddhist shrine decorated with gold painted, moulded plastic fish, dragons, lions and bowls of fruit. The structure consists on a raised base with balustrade to sides, at the back is created an alcove with sloping roof. At the front of the alcove are two pillars, one either side adorned with golden dragons. Behind these are mirrors with Chinese characters in gold, glued to their surfaces, as well as one above the alcove. At the back of the alcove is a thin metal panel with printed coloured illustration incorporating a seated figure with staff and bird, dragons, lanterns, birds, bowls of fruit and Chinese characters.Hanging on either side of the front pillars are pink lanterns with red tassels and inside each a red light. Another red light sits atop the central roof. Atop the side parts of the roof are golden fish. Golden lions sit either side at the front of the balustrade, below these are painted plastic floral relief. At the very front of the base are golden relief of fruit bowls with fruit.Sitting on the base of the shrine is a melamine plate and bowl, each decorated with red floral design and Chinese characters. Included with the shrine is a packet of incense sticks with printed coloured label showing an illustration of Buddha.base of plate and bowl, moulded text: TONG YA / Melamine Ware / No.768 / 120cprinted text on incense label: CHAN LUEN HING / DEALER IN / BEST QUALITY JOSS STICKplus numerous Chinese characters on all the objectsWāhi[Asia]Accession Number1999.87.1Rā Tāpiringa27 Jul 1999WāhangaHistorySocial History Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete shrine 1999.87.1 Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1999.87.1Kaiwaihanga Matua unknown (Maker)Wāhi[Asia]RāUnknownPāohoplastic/organic materialwood/plant materialRaraunga Ine470mm530mm255mmTaumata whakarōpūShrineStructure, ReligiousCeremonial StructuresStructures01 Built Environment ArtifactsWhakahounga o Mua15 May 2023 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60