Figure Item Number: 1057/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Seated, throned, male human wooden figure. Figure wears a hat-like object and flowing, open robes. Gold leaf(?) and red paint are visible in spots. Large piece of paper glued to the bottom carries an inscription: "A god from the temple of the soogenii at Canton, China, obtained when the temple was being demolished. 1923/donated by/Stewart ...."
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by G. Vernon Wellburn before October 7, 1985
- Received from G. Vernon Wellburn (Donor) on October 7, 1985
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 1057/7
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- wood, paint and gold metal
- Overall
- height 22.0 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 8.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- G. Vernon Wellburn
- Received from
- G. Vernon Wellburn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 7, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on October 7, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1057/0007