Pin Item Number: N1.323 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A pin that has a long metal rod with a point at the bottom end and a cicada design finial at the top. The body is made of pink mineral. The wings are made of green mineral. One pair of antennae are made of coiled metal wire, while the other pair are made of inlaid light blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal, the latter of which material also makes the cloud pattern at each side. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.
Cultural Context
Hair pin worn by Manchu bride or bridesmaid.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by York Gallery before March 1960
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and York Gallery (Seller) during March 1960
What
- Name
- Pin
- Identification Number
- N1.323
- Type of Item
- pin
- Material
- gold metal, silver metal, kingfisher feather, mineral and brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut and soldered
- Overall
- height 25.5 cm, width 5.7 cm, depth 3.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- York Gallery
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and York Gallery (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during March 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0039/0013