Bowl Item Number: 3065/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small circular bowl of pale green, thin, translucent jade. Rim flares out slightly, walls rounding through the body to a small round foot. Surface is polished to a high shine and is otherwise undecorated.
Narrative
A bowl this large would rarely be seen before 1850. Not made for the imperial court; likely for the aristocracy or for export.
Item History
- Made in China between 1850 and 1911
- Owned by Oscar Gerson before 1966
- Owned by Erika Gerson before June 11, 2014
- Received from Erika Gerson (Donor) on June 11, 2014
What
- Name
- Bowl
- Identification Number
- 3065/1
- Type of Item
- bowl
- Material
- jade mineral
- Overall
- height 6.1 cm, diameter 12.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Oscar Gerson and Erika Gerson
- Received from
- Erika Gerson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1911
- Ownership Date
- before 1966 and before June 11, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on June 11, 2014
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3065/0001