Archery Stand Item Number: N1.525 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Three open ended tube-like sections made from bronze, hexagonal in cross-section, arranged in a row; a tall piece flanked by two short pieces. Cloud patterns in low relief are featured around the base and the top. Two five clawed dragons are molded in complete relief on the neck.
History Of Use
Used in ritual arrow shooting.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1893 and 1911
- Owned by Colin Campbell Brown
- Owned by Hugh Campbell Brown before February 1, 1961
- Received from Hugh Campbell Brown (Donor) on February 1, 1961
What
- Name
- Archery Stand
- Identification Number
- N1.525
- Type of Item
- stand
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 36.2 cm, width 21.4 cm, depth 6.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Colin Campbell Brown and Hugh Campbell Brown
- Received from
- Hugh Campbell Brown (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1911
- Ownership Date
- before February 1, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on February 1, 1961
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0042/0075