Figure Item Number: 3075/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Jade carving of goddess Bodhisattva standing on a dragon. The figure is swathed in flowing robes and headdress, right hand open at heart, left extended to the front. The fingers are very delicately carved. The dragon rests in a crouch, facing forward. The tail is curled upwards. Its surface is covered in small, delicately carved scales. The goddess stands on a shell covering the dragon’s back. The jade is buffed to a high shine. The carving is attached to a low wooden stand.
Item History
- Made in Taiwan
- Owned by U.B.C. Office of the President before September 16, 2014
- Received from U.B.C. Office of the President (Transferring institution) on September 16, 2014
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 3075/2
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- jade mineral, wood and laqcuer
- Overall
- height 33.0 cm, width 12.0 cm, depth 18.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Taiwanese
- Previous Owner
- U.B.C. Office of the President
- Received from
- U.B.C. Office of the President (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Taiwan
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 16, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on September 16, 2014
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3075/0002