Figure Item Number: M3.250 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Unknown object. May be a household god. It resembles a fish (has pectoral fin and 2 side fins) with very sharp teeth. Face is carved on both sides. It has a small hole in the bottom and therefore may have been attached to something at one time.
Cultural Context
Probably amulet.
Narrative
The van Haersolte Collection
Item History
- Made in Egypt
- Collected during 1819
- Owned by Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn and Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn
- Owned by Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn before April 26, 1956
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source), U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) and Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn (Seller) on April 26, 1956
What
Who
- Culture
- North African
- Previous Owner
- Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn, Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn and Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source), U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) and Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt
When
- Collection Date
- during 1819
- Ownership Date
- before April 26, 1956
- Acquisition Date
- on April 26, 1956
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2308/0198