Pictorial Charm Item Number: Edz4192 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Round, square centre hole, inner and outer rims on both sides, pictorial design on obverse and reverse; four precious symbols- coin, books, lotus, coral on obverse; four precious symbols- dragon pearl, lozenge, spear, rhinoceros horns on reverse.

History Of Use

A charm with a good-luck message. (Larson, David)

Iconographic Meaning

The eight treasures are common auspicious symbols on Chinese objects. (Li, Min)

Item History

What

Name
Pictorial Charm
Identification Number
Edz4192
Type of Item
charm
Material
copper alloy metal
Manufacturing Technique
cast and filed
Overall
height 0.11 cm, diameter 2.37 cm, weight 2.44 g

Who

Culture
Chinese
Previous Owner
Colin Campbell Brown and Hugh Campbell Brown
Received from
Hugh Campbell Brown (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
China

When

Creation Date
between 1368 and 1911
Collection Date
between 1893 and 1911
Ownership Date
before February 1, 1961
Acquisition Date
on February 1, 1961

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
good
Accession Number
0042/0067 h