Vase Item Number: N1.129 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White vase, lozenge-shaped in cross-section, with elaborate polychrome designs on the sides. Panels in the centre of each side--which alternate between elaborate red linear and blue floral backgrounds--feature flowers, birds, and landscape scenes. Part b is a lozenge-shaped wooden stand with four feet.
History Of Use
Mandarin container used to hold peacock feathers.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1911 and 1930
- Owned by James Fyfe-Smith and Mary G. Fyfe-Smith
- Owned by Florence Fyfe-Smith before 1957
- Received from Florence Fyfe-Smith (Donor) during 1957
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- James Fyfe-Smith, Mary G. Fyfe-Smith and Florence Fyfe-Smith
- Received from
- Florence Fyfe-Smith (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- between 1911 and 1930
- Ownership Date
- before 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; porcelain
- Condition
- good