Pictorial Charm
Item number Edz4277 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Round, round centre hole, inner and outer rims on both sides, eight characters and design on obverse, design on reverse; eight characters and eight precious objects around charm on obverse; pictorial design including bat, frog, peaches and figure skipping on reverse.
History Of Use
Probably used for hanging or display (Larson, David). Likely displayed on festive occasions such as: New Year, birthdays, etc. (Li, Min).
Iconographic Meaning
The image on the reverse represents the theme "immortal Liu Hai playing with a golden toad" together with bat, peach, and eight treasures (precious objects). The story of Liu Hai has been a popular theme in wedding and New Year decoration since the Song Dynasty. Transforming from Daoist legend to an icon of folk culture, it symbolizes happiness and prosperity for the family (Ma, 1992, 30-32).
Item History
- Made in China between 1368 and 1911
- Collected between 1893 and 1911
- Owned by Colin Campbell Brown
- Owned by Hugh Campbell Brown before February 1, 1961
- Received from Hugh Campbell Brown (Donor) on February 1, 1961
What
- Name
- Pictorial Charm
- Identification Number
- Edz4277
- Type of Item
- charm
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and filed
- Overall
- height 0.21 cm, diameter 4.47 cm, weight 19.88 g
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Colin Campbell Brown and Hugh Campbell Brown
- Received from
- Hugh Campbell Brown (Donor)
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
- 0042/0031 d
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