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Chinese bamboo scroll painting

Title

Year/Period

1980s

Region

Singapore

Material

Embroidery on bamboo

Dimension

Object size: 110 x 40.4 cm

Accession No.

2007-00110

Collection of

National Museum of Singapore

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Lim Kiat Seng

This is a Chinese bamboo scroll painting that belonged to Mr. Lim Kin San.Mr. Lim was the first chairman of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) and was best known for his contributions in building affordable public housing for the population of Singapore. During his public service career, he held ministerial portfolios ranging from finance, education and defence to the environment.