Pin Item Number: N1.311 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A metal rod that has a finial at the top consisting of the form of a butterfly. The butterfly has green jade wings, pearls ? at the ends of its antennae, and is decorated with orange stones. Part of a set of Chinese bridal ornaments.
Cultural Context
Hair pin worn by Manchu bride or bridesmaid.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by York Gallery before March 1960
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and York Gallery (Seller) during March 1960
What
- Name
- Pin
- Identification Number
- N1.311
- Type of Item
- pin
- Material
- jade mineral, pearl ?, brass metal, metal and gold metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- wired
- Overall
- height 15.8 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 2.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- York Gallery
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and York Gallery (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during March 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0039/0015