Beaker Item Number: N1.199 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A thin metal beaker. Cylindrical in shape, flaring out into a large rim and flaring out into a smaller base. About midway, there is a horizontal band bulging around the beaker. Stylized geometric spiral patterns (clouds and eyes of t'ao-t'ieh?). Has green patina.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1921 and 1960
- Owned by Leslie G. Kilborn before October 1966
- Received from Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) and Leslie G. Kilborn (Seller) during October 1966
What
- Name
- Beaker
- Identification Number
- N1.199
- Type of Item
- beaker
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 26.4 cm, diameter 15.0 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 1921 and 1960
- Ownership Date
- before October 1966
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1966
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0037/0002/0009