Vintage Leshan Tours China Slides, Souvenir Pouch, Grand Buddha
AFW - Antique France Worldwide
Description
This lot consists of a vintage folder dedicated to "Leshan Tours", illustrated on the front with a graphic representation of the Leshan Giant Buddha, a famous Buddhist monument located in China. The visual features dominant olive green on a beige background, with inscriptions in English at the top ("LESHAN TOURS") and in Chinese at the bottom, printed in black. The graphic style is reminiscent of 1970s-1980s tourist productions, with a simple and striking aesthetic designed for travel souvenirs.
The folder, visible under a transparent plastic protector, gives a glimpse of its contents (probably slides or tourist documents), although the details of the internal elements are not visible in this photo. The cover's graphics highlight the famous seated Buddha, carved into the Leshan cliff, with a halftone effect that evokes period prints. The whole has a retro look, characteristic of travel souvenirs from the second half of the 20th century.
The object is placed on a light wooden table, next to a jewelry box, which allows appreciating the compact size of the folder, without however providing precise dimensions. The cover appears to be in good overall condition, with no major creases or visible stains, although slight signs of use may be present due to its presumed age.
The presence of Chinese text at the bottom of the folder, accompanied by typical graphics, reinforces the authenticity of the tourist souvenir. This type of object was frequently offered in reception points or travel agencies in China for visitors to major sites such as the Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The visible side does not show any brand logo or specific date, but the typography and visual style are consistent with tourist productions of the late 20th century. This folder is a tangible testament to a past trip to China, probably brought back during a visit to the Leshan site.
Condition
Used item, sold as is. Folder in good visual condition on the displayed side, with slight marks of use related to age. Internal contents not visible in the photo.
Did you know? The Leshan Giant Buddha, depicted on this folder, is the largest seated Buddha statue in the world, carved into the cliff in the 8th century. Standing over 71 meters high, it overlooks the confluence of three rivers in Sichuan province and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996.
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