Plaque Item Number: 3065/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small carved jade plaque. Inside a solid rectangular border is carved a deer walking amongst heavy foliage. Texture and depth are carved into the images on the front while the back is smooth.
History Of Use
Ornamental plaque for a belt (not a buckle). Late 19th-early 20th century reproduction of an earlier style.
Iconographic Meaning
The deer symbolized a highly placed official. The pine tree and fungus symbolize long life and are auspicious.
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
- Plaque
- Identification Number
- 3065/15
- Type of Item
- plaque
- Material
- nephrite mineral
- Overall
- height 4.7 cm, width 5.8 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
- 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
- Accession Number
- 3065/0015