Charm Item Number: 3065/17 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Charm carved from a piece of mother-of-pearl? it is roughly rectangular, with a rough scalloped back, and shaped cut-outs opposite. Colour is an iridescent white, with areas of orange and grey.
History Of Use
Late 19th or early 20th century reproduction of a Shang dynasty tomb 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
- 3065/17
- Type of Item
- charm
- Material
- mother of pearl shell ?
- Overall
- height 2.3 cm, width 7.4 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
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 3065/0017