Pictorial Charm Item Number: Edz4297 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Round, round centre hole, inner and outer rims on both sides, four characters on obverse, characters and designs on reverse. Twelve animals of the zodiac and their corresponding characters on reverse.

History Of Use

Probably used for hanging or display (Larson, David). Used both as protection and ornament for children (Li, Min).

Item History

What

Name
Pictorial Charm
Identification Number
Edz4297
Type of Item
charm
Material
copper alloy metal
Manufacturing Technique
cast and filed
Overall
height 0.25 cm, diameter 4.43 cm, weight 20.9 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 1644 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
0042/0068