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.

  • 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