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This photograph is a close-up of a display shelf with items used for religious and ancestor worship in the Chinese culture. Cups and plates on which offerings are placed, are some of the items seen in the picture. These items are usually in red as the colour represents prosperity and signifies auspiciousness for the Chinese. Title devised by Library staff.
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