Box Item Number: N1.97 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A small rectangular wood red lacquer box (part a) with a fitted lid (part b). The top of the lid (part b) is carved with a young, and an old man in a garden under a pine tree. Symbols of peace, and geometric designs are carved in intaglio around the sides. The exterior is red, and the interior is black.
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
- Condition
- good