Figure Item Number: N1.105 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Old man (part a) symbolic of longevity with a flambe glaze of red and blue overall. Elongated forehead with beard. His right hand is resting on his right knee. His left elbow is bent resting on his left knee with his left hand in the middle of his waist. With wood stand (part b).

Item History

What

Name
Figure
Identification Number
N1.105 a-b
Type of Item
figure
Material
clay, glaze and wood
Manufacturing Technique
moulded and glazed
Overall
height 22.5 cm, width 14.5 cm, depth 10.2 cm
Part A
height 19.5 cm, width 13.0 cm, depth 9.0 cm
Part B
height 3.0 cm, width 14.5 cm, depth 10.2 cm

Who

Culture
Chinese
Previous Owner
Leslie G. Kilborn
Received from
Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) and Leslie G. Kilborn (Seller)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
China

When

Collection Date
between 1930 and 1960
Ownership Date
before October 1966
Acquisition Date
during October 1966

Other

Item Classes
ceramics; carvings & sculpture
Condition
good
Accession Number
0037/0158/0132