Figure Item Number: N2.1330 a-d from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure representing a standing crane with its neck arched downwards and a fish-like shape in its beak. The figure is composed of four iron pieces joined together with screws: the body (part a), the head, the right leg, the left leg (parts b-d). The crane has been painted black, and the top of the crane's head has been painted red.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Fujiya Trading Company Ltd. before August 25, 1957
- Received from Fujiya Trading Company Ltd. (Donor) on August 25, 1957
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- N2.1330 a-d
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- iron metal and paint
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 45.5 cm, width 24.5 cm, depth 48.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Fujiya Trading Company Ltd.
- Received from
- Fujiya Trading Company Ltd. (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 25, 1957
- Acquisition Date
- on August 25, 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture; metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2172/0045 a-d