Vessel Item Number: 3282/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large, circular ceramic vessel, resting on three feet modeled in the form of crouching bears. The body has two designs on opposite sides, of taotie masks with pendant ring handles. Covered with an iridescent light green glaze, except for the base.
Narrative
Ceramic model of a large circular vessel that would traditionally have been made of bronze.
Item History
- Made in China between 207 BCE and 220
- Owned by Michael M. Koerner before December 20, 2017
- Received from Michael M. Koerner (Donor) on December 20, 2017
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Michael M. Koerner
- Received from
- Michael M. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- between 207 BCE and 220
- Ownership Date
- before December 20, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on December 20, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3282/0003