Ornament Item Number: 3065/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small ornament made of jade, in mottled tan and dark brown. Object is rectangular in shape with a slight curve, flat and very thin. The top is lightly carved with curling linear shapes and circles. Edges are scalloped. Small holes have been punctured through the back and side edges, allowing thread to be passed through to attach piece to a garment.
History Of Use
Possibly a robe ornament?
Narrative
The pin holes suggest this is a 20th century piece, using a 7-9th century motif.
Item History
- Made in China between 1900 and 1935
- 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
- Ornament
- Identification Number
- 3065/3
- Type of Item
- ornament
- Material
- jade mineral
- Overall
- height 0.4 cm, width 6.7 cm, depth 2.5 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 1900 and 1935
- Ownership Date
- before 1966 and before June 11, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on June 11, 2014
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 3065/0003