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