Shrine Item Number: 1742/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A rectangular box on a base with angled boards at top and sides bearing Chinese gold characters. Two pink cards glued on back with black characters. Four small white plastic feet on bottom. This shrine is associated with three figures and two documents.
Narrative
The shrine and related deity figures were previously activated by a priest when used in the Rare Flower exhibition. They were also activated for installation in the MVG in 2009. Whenever used for exhibition or display purposes they need to be set up and worshipped again.
Item History
- Made in Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Collected by Elizabeth L. Johnson during March 1993
- Owned by Hop Keung Cheong Kee before April 29, 1997
- Received from Hop Keung Cheong Kee (Seller) and Museum Assistance Programme (Funding source) on April 29, 1997
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Field Collector
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Previous Owner
- Hop Keung Cheong Kee
- Received from
- Hop Keung Cheong Kee (Seller) and Museum Assistance Programme (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
When
- Collection Date
- during March 1993
- Ownership Date
- before April 29, 1997
- Acquisition Date
- on April 29, 1997
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 84
- Accession Number
- 1742/0001