Container Item Number: 3443/10 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Silver container (part a) with lid (part b). The circular compartment is mounted on an ornate stand with a four-legged base, and tall flame-like superstructure. The compartment is mounted vertically, and has a raised dragon design on both the front and back. Along the upper edge of the compartment and its lid are holes.
Narrative
This set of containers and spoons (3443/1-16) were given to the donor's family in the mid-1950s, from their elderly neighbour, Mrs. Bissett, who lived in Hopkins Landing. Her husband had worked for a steamship company which made regular trips to east Asia in the late 19th/early 20th century, and brought many objects home on his return voyages.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by Penny Connell before September 16, 2020
- Received from Penny Connell (Donor) on September 16, 2020
What
- Name
- Container
- Identification Number
- 3443/10 a-b
- Type of Item
- container
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 9.9 cm, width 5.2 cm, depth 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Penny Connell
- Received from
- Penny Connell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 16, 2020
- Acquisition Date
- on September 16, 2020
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3443/0010 a-b