Case Item Number: Edz1597 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular shaped case with a rounded top and a slit opening; embroidered with silk threads. Depicted on both sides is a gold meander pattern running along the sides and bottom; the top has a gold ruyi pattern. Each side has two sections of gold calligraphy with a variety of coloured backgrounds. Behind all of the detailing is a blue and grey swastika pattern. Attached at the opening is a blue piece of silk twine.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1928 and 1980
- Owned by Margaret C. McKinney before March 23, 1981
- Received from Margaret C. McKinney (Donor) on March 23, 1981
What
- Name
- Case
- Identification Number
- Edz1597
- Type of Item
- case
- Material
- silk fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 26.0 cm, width 5.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Margaret C. McKinney
- Received from
- Margaret C. McKinney (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- between 1928 and 1980
- Ownership Date
- before March 23, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on March 23, 1981
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 0706/0010