Figure Item Number: 3065/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure is carved from a piece of jade coloured in mottled orange, grey and light brown. The shape is a long rectangle, slightly rounded on bottom, slightly pointed at top, with bevelled edges. Lines are carved into the piece to mimic the body of a cicada: on one side, a set is engraved horizontally at top and V-shapes at bottom. On opposite is a central line running vertically and splitting at top, with horizontal grooves at bottom. A hole is carved in the base to allow object to be threaded on a string.
Narrative
Late 19th century imitation of a Han dynasty cicada.
Item History
- Made in China between 1875 and 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
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 3065/13
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- jade mineral
- Overall
- height 8.1 cm, width 3.7 cm, depth 0.9 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 1900
- Ownership Date
- before 1966 and before June 11, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on June 11, 2014
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 3065/0013