Charm Item Number: 3065/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved jade charm in the shape of an animal. Piece is very thin and flat. Made of mottled light brown and green-brown jade with veins of lighter material throughout. Front and back are incised with curving, linear designs. A small hole is bored through one side, close to the edge, probably for hanging.
Narrative
Early 20th century reproduction of a Zhou dynasty piece.
Item History
- Made in China between 1875 and 1925
- 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
- Charm
- Identification Number
- 3065/9
- Type of Item
- charm
- Material
- jade mineral
- Overall
- height 2.1 cm, width 5.1 cm, depth 0.2 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 1875 and 1925
- Ownership Date
- before 1966 and before June 11, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on June 11, 2014
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 83