Pictorial Charm Item Number: Edz4270 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Round, square hole in centre, inner and outer rims on both sides, four Chinese characters on obverse; eight precious symbols, including coin, rhinoceros horn, and coral on reverse.

History Of Use

Probably used for hanging or display (Larson, David). Used as a personal ornament on any occasion, or given in gift exchange on auspicious occasions and festivities, such as: New Year, birthdays, etc. (Li, Min).

Item History

What

Name
Pictorial Charm
Identification Number
Edz4270
Type of Item
charm
Material
copper alloy metal
Manufacturing Technique
cast and filed
Overall
height 0.2 cm, diameter 3.46 cm, weight 10.86 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
Akita, Japan

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
fair
Accession Number
0042/0031 vv