Mace Item Number: N1.261 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Curved, stick-like mace with a large, flat head; carved from mottled brown and grey mutton fat jade. Handle and head are carved with peaches, persimmons and flowers. Circular British Antique Dealers Association tag on bottom of mace. Part b is a flat, rectangular rosewood stand with two support posts holding the mace horizontally; tag on bottom identifies "Bluett & Sons, London."
History Of Use
Jui - mace sceptre; symbol of power and rank - materials of mace indicate rank of official.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by Bluett & Sons before March 1960
- Received from Bluett & Sons (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) during March 1960
What
- Name
- Mace
- Identification Number
- N1.261 a-b
- Type of Item
- mace
- Material
- jade mineral and rosewood wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 14.0 cm, width 44.0 cm, depth 11.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Bluett & Sons
- Received from
- Bluett & Sons (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during March 1960
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0034/0001