Spoon Item Number: Edz1399 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bowl with three red bats on outside. Inside of bowl and handle are three red flowers. There are five black calligraphy characters inside bowl. Bowl's edge is wavy and, along with the handle's edge, is rimmed with gold. Red square signature on bottom.
Iconographic Meaning
Bats are a symbol of happiness and prosperity. Bamboo is a symbol of longevity and of the scholar.
Cultural Context
household
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1927 and 1940
- Owned by Richard Brown
- Owned by Aileen P. Walker and Charles Walker before January 9, 1985
- Received from Aileen P. Walker (Donor) and Charles Walker (Donor) on January 9, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Richard Brown, Aileen P. Walker and Charles Walker
- Received from
- Aileen P. Walker (Donor) and Charles Walker (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- between 1927 and 1940
- Ownership Date
- before January 9, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on January 9, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; porcelain
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1012/0003