Earring Item Number: Edz1672 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
An earring made out of seventeen white pearl-coloured coated beads, each with a tiny clear orange bead at the end, to create a cluster of grapes with two clear green glass leaves at the top.
Cultural Context
Chinese opera accessory; most likely from the 1920's.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by Jin Wah Sing Musical Association before September 24, 1991
- Received from Jin Wah Sing Musical Association (Donor) on September 24, 1991
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Jin Wah Sing Musical Association
- Received from
- Jin Wah Sing Musical Association (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 24, 1991
- Acquisition Date
- on September 24, 1991
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 1488/0044