Figure Item Number: M3.101 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Charm depicting a stylized humanoid head with a neck that tapers to a rounded point made of faience with a bright blue glaze. The charm hangs from a gold cap with a ring at the top centre and an incised floral motif on the front and back.
History Of Use
Ornamental charm.
Item History
- Made in Egypt
- Collected during 1914
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- M3.101
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- gold metal and faience
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 2.8 cm, width 1.2 cm, depth 0.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Egyptian
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt
When
- Collection Date
- during 1914
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2189/0085