Charm
MOA: University of British Columbia
3065/10
Carved charm in the shape of a fish, with small tail, rounded head and squared fins. Piece is very thin and flat, made of light green jade with veins of dark blue. Edges are beveled. A small hole is bored through one side close to the edge, possibly to enable piece to be hung on a string.
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Narrative
Early 20th century reproduction of a Zhou or Shang dynasty piece.
- Type of Item charm
- Culture Chinese
- Material jade mineral
- Measurements height 6.0 cm, width 2.3 cm, depth 0.2 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Oscar Gerson, Erika Gerson
- Received from Erika Gerson
- Made in China
- Creation Date between 1875 and 1925
- Ownership Date before 1966, before June 11, 2014
- Acquisition Date on June 11, 2014
- Condition good
- Current Location Case 83
- Accession Number 3065/0010