Plaque Item Number: N1.591 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A large vertically rectangular plaque of two male servants dressed casually. The male wearing the light blue robe that has a cloud design over a light purple garment that has a flower design is carrying a lotus flower in his right hand. The male wearing the orange-red robe that has a circle design with light blue trim that has a flower design over a white garment that has a dot design is carrying a frog in a covered container between both hands. Five pink pearl-like dots extend from the the dark black radiating line at the mouth of the frog. The container is shell-like and is light blue with pink trim. Black characters with two red seals at the upper right corner. The wood frame is dark brown red and is veneered in burl veneer. There is an elaborate metalwork design at the top.
Iconographic Meaning
Contains symbols of longevity, to be given on a birthday.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1921 and 1960
- Owned by Leslie G. Kilborn before October 1966
- Received from Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) and Leslie G. Kilborn (Seller) during October 1966
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Leslie G. Kilborn
- Received from
- Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) and Leslie G. Kilborn (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- between 1921 and 1960
- Ownership Date
- before October 1966
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1966
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; porcelain
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0037/0019/0198