Vase Item Number: Ed5.2888 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Three sectioned brown bamboo cylinder has carved out sections with black rims; mottled black interior with greyish residue on base. First section joined to second by two side pieces; second and third section are joined at back and sides. Exterior base is carved out and has a central rounded protrusion.
Narrative
Part of the Miss Jessie M. Miller Collection. Miss Miller was a teaching evangelist for the Anglican Church of Canada.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Collected between 1935 and 1968
- Owned by Jessie M. Miller
- Owned by Mrs. Donovan F. Miller, Dorothy W. Miller and Donovan F. Miller before November 9, 1977
- Received from Donovan F. Miller (Donor), Mrs. Donovan F. Miller (Donor) and Dorothy W. Miller (Donor) on November 9, 1977
What
- Name
- Vase
- Identification Number
- Ed5.2888
- Type of Item
- vase
- Material
- bamboo grass
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and lacquered
- Overall
- height 31.0 cm, width 12.4 cm, depth 9.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Jessie M. Miller, Mrs. Donovan F. Miller, Dorothy W. Miller and Donovan F. Miller
- Received from
- Donovan F. Miller (Donor), Mrs. Donovan F. Miller (Donor) and Dorothy W. Miller (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Collection Date
- between 1935 and 1968
- Ownership Date
- before November 9, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on November 9, 1977
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0422/0087