Figure Item Number: Ed5.3067 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Reclining man with shoulders resting on two jugs with his right foot on top of his left knee and his head resting on his hand. He is wearing a flowing robe, long beard and a cap. There is a small chip at his right knee and at his elbow.
Narrative
According to the collector this figure represents a household god who likes sake.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- 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
- Japanese
- 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
- Japan
When
- Collection Date
- between 1927 and 1940
- Ownership Date
- before January 9, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on January 9, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1012/0016