Buckle Item Number: Edz1404 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dragon's head carved at one end of buckle. The dragon's body curves slightly upward and is carved with a floral design. Back is smooth with a rounded raised knob.
History Of Use
Adornment worn by government official at Ming Dynasty court.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Iconographic Meaning
Jade is a symbol of excellence and purity.
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
- Name
- Buckle
- Identification Number
- Edz1404
- Type of Item
- buckle
- Material
- jade mineral
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 1.9 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 1.8 cm
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
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 1012/0015