Mace Item Number: N1.146 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Red mace with a large, hooked end; covered with patterns and imagery in relief. Hooked section has a garden setting with two human figures. Handle section has a peach tree, crane, bat, key patterns, floral designs. Small overall design on back. (Stand is part b.)
Cultural Context
Jui mace sceptre: a badge of rank of an official. the material varied with the rank of the official.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected during 1921
- Owned by Leslie G. Kilborn before October 1966
- Received from Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) and Leslie G. Kilborn (Seller) during October 1966
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Leslie G. Kilborn
- Received from
- Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) and Leslie G. Kilborn (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- during 1921
- Ownership Date
- before October 1966
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1966
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0037/0256