Figure
MOA: University of British Columbia
3075/2
Jade carving of goddess Bodhisattva standing on a dragon. The figure is swathed in flowing robes and headdress, right hand open at heart, left extended to the front. The fingers are very delicately carved. The dragon rests in a crouch, facing forward. The tail is curled upwards. Its surface is covered in small, delicately carved scales. The goddess stands on a shell covering the dragon’s back. The jade is buffed to a high shine. The carving is attached to a low wooden stand.
- Type of Item figure
- Culture Taiwanese
- Material jade mineral, wood, laqcuer
- Measurements height 33.0 cm, width 12.0 cm, depth 18.5 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner U.B.C. Office of the President
- Received from U.B.C. Office of the President
- Made in Taiwan
- Ownership Date before September 16, 2014
- Acquisition Date on September 16, 2014
- Item Classes carvings & sculpture
- Condition excellent
- Accession Number 3075/0002