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Charm

MOA: University of British Columbia

3065/11

Small earth charm made from mottled jade, in dark brown, grey and light orange-white. The piece is a cube, with a wide hole bored through the centre. Corners are shaped into circles around the mouth of the hole at both ends.

  • Narrative

    Imitation of a late Shang dynasty earth charm.

  • Type of Item charm
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material jade mineral
  • Measurements height 1.9 cm, width 1.9 cm, depth 2.0 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 excellent
  • Current Location Case 83
  • Accession Number 3065/0011

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