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Ornament

MOA: University of British Columbia

3065/3

Small ornament made of jade, in mottled tan and dark brown. Object is rectangular in shape with a slight curve, flat and very thin. The top is lightly carved with curling linear shapes and circles. Edges are scalloped. Small holes have been punctured through the back and side edges, allowing thread to be passed through to attach piece to a garment.

  • History Of Use

    Possibly a robe ornament?

  • Narrative

    The pin holes suggest this is a 20th century piece, using a 7-9th century motif.

  • Type of Item ornament
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material jade mineral
  • Measurements height 0.4 cm, width 6.7 cm, depth 2.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Oscar Gerson, Erika Gerson
  • Received from Erika Gerson
  • Made in China
  • Creation Date between 1900 and 1935
  • Ownership Date before 1966, before June 11, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on June 11, 2014
  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 83
  • Accession Number 3065/0003

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