Ear Cover Item Number: 1520/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two heart shaped covers made of silk with a large fuchsia, pink and light pink embroidered lotus in the centre surrounded by green leaves, brown stem and an orange bud ? all on a turquoise background. The cover is edged with small white, embroidered triangles. Both backs are covered in a light blue silk fabric with half of the heart covered in an extra piece of blue fabric creating a flap. Each heart has a piece of turquoise ribbon attached that is tied together by white thread.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by Dorian Rae before July 5, 1991
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Dorian Rae (Seller) on July 5, 1991
What
- Name
- Ear Cover
- Identification Number
- 1520/2
- Type of Item
- cover
- Material
- silk fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 28.3 cm, width 20.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Dorian Rae
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Dorian Rae (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 5, 1991
- Acquisition Date
- on July 5, 1991
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1520/0002