Plaque Item Number: 3143/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bronze plaque of a buffalo (reverse image of 3143/2). Horned animal with head lowered, as if charging. Legs are bent, tail is curved at top corner, and a large, shaped hole sits between the horns. Some etching on legs and face to denote hair and features. Surface is mottled brown and green with traces of bright gilding in crevices. Back of piece is concave with two open metal loops attached near centre.
Item History
- Made in China ? or Mongolia ? between 201 BCE and 101 BCE
- Collected during 1994
- Owned by Michael M. Koerner before December 10, 2015
- Received from Michael M. Koerner (Donor) on December 10, 2015
What
- Name
- Plaque
- Identification Number
- 3143/3
- Type of Item
- plaque
- Material
- bronze metal and gold metal
- Overall
- height 7.3 cm, width 11.3 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Ordos
- Previous Owner
- Michael M. Koerner
- Received from
- Michael M. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China ? or Mongolia ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 201 BCE and 101 BCE
- Collection Date
- during 1994
- Ownership Date
- before December 10, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on December 10, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 3143/0003