Ornament Item Number: N1.143 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A metal rod that has a finial at the top consisting of a floral design made of inlaid bright blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal.
Cultural Context
One of set of Manchu hair ornaments worn by bride and bridesmaids.
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
- Ornament
- Identification Number
- N1.143
- Type of Item
- ornament
- Material
- brass metal and kingfisher feather
- Manufacturing Technique
- pierced, glued and soldered
- Overall
- height 17.1 cm, width 1.0 cm, depth 1.5 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
- 0039/0020 b