Stomach Cover Item Number: Edz4312 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Blue cover with embroidery. The cover is diamond shaped with a scooped top and curved bottom. In the centre is a circle with a right-facing tiger, surrounded by floral, snake and insect motifs, including two half-human, half-insect figures. Around the edge of the cover is a wide black border with purple endless knot motif trim. The back is lined with blue silk.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by T & N Company before January 7, 1983
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and T & N Company (Seller) on January 7, 1983
What
- Name
- Stomach Cover
- Identification Number
- Edz4312
- Type of Item
- cover
- Material
- silk fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 42.0 cm, width 52.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- T & N Company
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and T & N Company (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before January 7, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on January 7, 1983
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0859/0005