Bracelet
Item number Edz923 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
A silver bracelet which has a flat inner surface and a slightly convex outer surface. The bracelet is formed of a length of silver with tapered ends bent in a circle and each end bent around the other so that they overlap 2.8 cm. There is a small coil around near each end of the bracelet. The ends can move on each other so that the circle is flexible.
History Of Use
Worn as an ornament. These were dowry items about 50 years ago, now gold is favoured (collector).
Cultural Context
Worn by Hakka women for everyday use, also may be worn by Cantonese.
Item History
- Made in Macau before 1976
- Collected during 1976
- Owned by Elizabeth L. Johnson before September 2, 1976
- Received from Elizabeth L. Johnson (Donor) on September 2, 1976
What
- Name
- Bracelet
- Identification Number
- Edz923
- Type of Item
- bracelet
- Material
- silver metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, hammered and shaped
- Overall
- height 0.8 cm, diameter 6.6 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Macau
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Received from
- Elizabeth L. Johnson (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before September 2, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on September 2, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0328/0022
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