Toggle Item Number: N1.615 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A piece cut from one piece of jade into three interlocking sections. The top section has the shape of a closed four-lobed hook. The centre section is elaborately carved on both sides with human figures and floral motifs. The bottom section is carved with a rectangular box, and what looks to be two books among leaves?
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected during 1850
- Owned by Evelyn Wood before November 1967
- Received from Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) and Evelyn Wood (Seller) during November 1967
What
- Name
- Toggle
- Identification Number
- N1.615
- Type of Item
- toggle
- Material
- jade mineral
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and polished
- Overall
- height 5.5 cm, width 2.5 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Evelyn Wood
- Received from
- Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) and Evelyn Wood (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- during 1850
- Ownership Date
- before November 1967
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1967
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 0142/0004