Bi Disk Item Number: 3065/14 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large bi-disk. Disk is thin and flat, with a sustained thickness of material throughout. It is circular but for a large chip out of one side. A large round hole has been carved out of the centre. The disk is undecorated. Its colour is mottled light and medium grey with veins and specks of dark grey.
Narrative
Early 20th century reproduction of an earlier style.
Item History
- Made in China between 1900 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
- Bi Disk
- Identification Number
- 3065/14
- Type of Item
- disk
- Material
- limestone stone ?
- Overall
- height 0.6 cm, width 2.3 cm, depth 20.6 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 1925
- Ownership Date
- before 1966 and before June 11, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on June 11, 2014
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 3065/0014