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Golden Water Mouth, public art work, Hay Street at Dixon Street Sydney, 2000

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Unique IDA-00049023SeriesPublic Relations Photograph LibraryDateBetween 1st January 2000 and 31st December 2000Date qualifieryear onlyFormatPhotograph - TransparencyDescriptionGolden Water Mouth, public art work at night. It is said to represent positive energy and good fortune, incorporating the Shui Kou elements – or five natural elements – of wood, water, earth, fire and gold to harmonise the natural environment with the urban environment. The use of gold leaf also provides a historical link to the early Chinese settlers in the gold fields that surrounded the site of the tree’s original location in Condobolin, NSW. The tree is said to encourage harmony and serenity. LanguageNo linguistic content - Not applicable (zxx)Author/creatorArtist: Lin Li

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Colour depthColourDimensions (free text)35mmImage aspectPortrait

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Public access statusOpen to public accessPublic access notePlease acknowledge the photographer (where known) and that the image is provided courtesy of the City of Sydney Archives.

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Source system ID019\019400Alternative IDNSCA CRS 904/B006

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Authenticity & integrityThese photographs were taken by a photographer commissioned by the City of Sydney and have been kept in official custody. The records have been listed by City of Sydney staff using descriptions from the photographers and interpretations of what was found in the records.

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Golden Water Mouth, public art work, Hay Street at Dixon Street Sydney, 2000