Pin Item Number: N1.319 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A metal rod that has an ornamental leaves and flower motif design at the top made of inlaid light blue kingfisher feathers outlined with metal. Some small red and pink stones are used for some of the flower centres. 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
- N1.319 a
- Type of Item
- pin
- Material
- mineral, kingfisher feather, gold metal and brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut and soldered
- Overall
- height 30.8 cm, width 13.0 cm, depth 5.3 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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0039/0003 a