Necklace
Item number Edz1405 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
A metal chain with seventeen charms attached: three amber beads; one amber ingot; one jade ring; one jade bead; two coins with square holes; a piece of coral; a jade disc with a round hole; one carved peach kernel; a carved monkey holding a peach; a jade Buddha's hand; a jade lotus; a pilgrim's gourd; a silver, and bird claw sword; and a bird's beak mounted with silver.
History Of Use
Worn by women for good luck, longevity and to ward off evil.
Cultural Context
charms
Iconographic Meaning
Gourd bottles are worn as charms for longevity. Peach stone amulets are an antidote against evil spirits. Buddha's hand is a symbol of wealth. The sword is the Taoist emblem of victory over evil. Square holed coin is a symbol of heaven. Stones are used to ward of evil.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1927 and 1940
- Owned by Richard Brown
- Owned by Charles Walker and Aileen P. Walker before January 9, 1985
- Received from Aileen P. Walker (Donor) and Charles Walker (Donor) on January 9, 1985
What
- Name
- Necklace
- Identification Number
- Edz1405
- Type of Item
- necklace
- Material
- nut, beak, silver metal, claw, stone, coral, metal, amber stone and jade mineral
- Manufacturing Technique
- wired and glued
- Overall
- height 52.0 cm, width 2.3 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Richard Brown, Charles Walker and Aileen P. Walker
- Received from
- Aileen P. Walker (Donor) and Charles Walker (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- between 1927 and 1940
- Ownership Date
- before January 9, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on January 9, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork; metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1012/0017
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