Figure Item Number: 428/17 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A figure sitting cross-legged on a lotus-like pedestal with its hands resting across the lap and overlapping. On the figure's back going above its head, there is an ornate ovate piece rimmed with spirals coming to points with writing characters inscribed on the opposite side. The figure has a four-legged stand.
Item History
- Made in Korea
- Collected between 1898 and 1953
- Owned by Marion Stephan
- Owned by Charles H. Stephan before January 4, 1978
- Received from Charles H. Stephan (Donor) on January 4, 1978
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 428/17
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 10.7 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 3.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Previous Owner
- Marion Stephan and Charles H. Stephan
- Received from
- Charles H. Stephan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Korea
When
- Collection Date
- between 1898 and 1953
- Ownership Date
- before January 4, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on January 4, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture; metalwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0428/0017