Figure Item Number: N1.464 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sitting griffin (legendary animal) in blue grey glaze with horn at the top of his head. The griffin has a ferocious expression with its mouth open to reveal its teeth and fangs. Its head is turned to its left all the way around to face behind its body. The tail is curved around to its left hind leg. The whites of its spinal points are visible along its back.
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
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
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0037/0148/0149