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Plaque

MOA: University of British Columbia

3065/15

Small carved jade plaque. Inside a solid rectangular border is carved a deer walking amongst heavy foliage. Texture and depth are carved into the images on the front while the back is smooth.

  • History Of Use

    Ornamental plaque for a belt (not a buckle). Late 19th-early 20th century reproduction of an earlier style.

  • Iconographic Meaning

    The deer symbolized a highly placed official. The pine tree and fungus symbolize long life and are auspicious.

  • Type of Item plaque
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material nephrite mineral
  • Measurements height 4.7 cm, width 5.8 cm, depth 0.4 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 3065/0015

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