Figure Item Number: 3065/18 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small reclining figure of a woman (courtesan). Figure lies on her side on top of a robe that covers her at the waist. Folds in robe are accentuated with carved grooves and black paint. A pillow lies under her head. Figure’s hair is pulled back in an elaborate style, decorated with a flower. Her hair and face are carved and accentuated with paint and her shoes are painted red.
Item History
- Made in China between 1644 and 1911
- 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
- 3065/18
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- paint and elephant ivory
- Overall
- height 2.7 cm, width 13.2 cm, depth 4.0 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 1644 and 1911
- Ownership Date
- before 1966 and before June 11, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on June 11, 2014
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 3065/0018