Clappers Item Number: 3124/8 a-e from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Set of 4 brass clappers (parts a-d). Metal pieces are identical in shape and size: half circles with a curved top edge and flat bottom, very thin. Part 'a' has an engraved inscription covering one side, telling the troupe name, year, city, and performers' names. Parts b-c have shorter inscriptions scratched into their surfaces. Part d is unmarked. The carrying case (part e) is rectangular, made of a soft vinyl lined with cotton. A flap folds over one end and fastens to the body of the case with a Velcro closure.
Item History
- Made in Shandong, China
- Owned by Kate Stevens
- Owned by Anonymous before July 23, 2015
- Received from Anonymous (Donor) on July 23, 2015
What
- Name
- Clappers
- Identification Number
- 3124/8 a-e
- Type of Item
- clapper
- Material
- brass metal, plastic and cotton fibre
- Part A
- height 4.5 cm, width 14.1 cm, depth 0.1 cm
- Part E
- height 15.0 cm, width 6.7 cm, depth 0.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Kate Stevens and Anonymous
- Received from
- Anonymous (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Shandong, China
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 23, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on July 23, 2015
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3124/0008 a-e