Figure Item Number: N1.493 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Standing male figure dressed in an armour suit all in gold. He is carrying a small square package in both hands. His facial expression and coiffure resembles "Buddha". Belt and shoes have t'ao-t'ieh' motifs. Gold, red and black base, unmarked.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by Universal Art Gallery before March 1960
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Universal Art Gallery (Seller) during March 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Universal Art Gallery
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Universal Art 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
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 0024/0047