Figure Item Number: N1.535 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Standing figure of longevity carrying a scroll and cane. He is depicted with an elongated forehead and long beard. His robe is decorated with symbolic Buddhist motifs in blue on white. Unmarked.
Narrative
Collected by James and Mary Fyfe-Smith.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1911 and 1930
- Owned by James Fyfe-Smith and Mary G. Fyfe-Smith
- Owned by Florence Fyfe-Smith before April 21, 1970
- Received from Florence Fyfe-Smith (Donor) on April 21, 1970
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- James Fyfe-Smith, Mary G. Fyfe-Smith and Florence Fyfe-Smith
- Received from
- Florence Fyfe-Smith (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- between 1911 and 1930
- Ownership Date
- before April 21, 1970
- Acquisition Date
- on April 21, 1970
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; porcelain
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0161/0005