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Bowl

MOA: University of British Columbia

3065/1

Small circular bowl of pale green, thin, translucent jade. Rim flares out slightly, walls rounding through the body to a small round foot. Surface is polished to a high shine and is otherwise undecorated.

  • Narrative

    A bowl this large would rarely be seen before 1850. Not made for the imperial court; likely for the aristocracy or for export.

  • Type of Item bowl
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material jade mineral
  • Measurements height 6.1 cm, diameter 12.1 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Oscar Gerson, Erika Gerson
  • Received from Erika Gerson
  • Made in China
  • Creation Date between 1850 and 1911
  • Ownership Date before 1966, before June 11, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on June 11, 2014
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3065/0001

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