Ceremonial Blade Item Number: 3065/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large ceremonial jade sword blade. Handle is square, with a hole bored through at centre. The blade is slightly wider than the handle, with a straight spine and curved edge that meet at a sharp tip. Bolster is decorated with incised crosshatched diamonds on both sides, while edge has an incised, decorative line from heal to tip.
History Of Use
Early 20th century reproduction of an earlier style. Machine made, possibly with a diamond drill. Made to accompany a burial. Probably nephrite jade?
Item History
- Made in China during 1900
- 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
- Ceremonial Blade
- Identification Number
- 3065/5
- Type of Item
- blade
- Material
- jade mineral
- Overall
- height 2.7 cm, width 44.0 cm, depth 0.4 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
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before 1966 and before June 11, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on June 11, 2014
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 3065/0005