Seal Item Number: N1.240 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A rectangular seal block with a large lion and two cubs to its left on top. There is a ball inside the large lion's mouth. Inscribed with a quotation from the artist on the sides. Brown with light streaks. Seal is in intaglio with the characters carved into the bottom.
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
- Seal
- Identification Number
- N1.240
- Type of Item
- seal
- Material
- soapstone stone
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and polished
- Overall
- height 16.0 cm, width 5.8 cm, depth 5.8 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
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0037/0005/0201