Charm Item Number: 3065/11 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small earth charm made from mottled jade, in dark brown, grey and light orange-white. The piece is a cube, with a wide hole bored through the centre. Corners are shaped into circles around the mouth of the hole at both ends.
Narrative
Imitation of a late Shang dynasty earth charm.
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
- 3065/11
- Type of Item
- charm
- Material
- jade mineral
- Overall
- height 1.9 cm, width 1.9 cm, depth 2.0 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
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 3065/0011