Pot Item Number: Edz1406 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tubular shaped pot with body indented from base. Lid is the same width as the base. Outer surface and lid are engraved with scrimshaw technique. Scene of mountains, willow tree, dragon and human on outside. Lid has a circle with figure in boat. Circle is surrounded by a circle of joo head design.
History Of Use
Used a a cosmetic container.
Cultural Context
household
Iconographic Meaning
The willow is a Buddhist symbol of meekness and is the emblem of women.
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
- Pot
- Identification Number
- Edz1406 a-b
- Type of Item
- pot
- Material
- elephant ivory and ink
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 2.5 cm, diameter 2.5 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
- Accession Number
- 1012/0018 a-b