Charm
MOA: University of British Columbia
3065/17
Charm carved from a piece of mother-of-pearl? it is roughly rectangular, with a rough scalloped back, and shaped cut-outs opposite. Colour is an iridescent white, with areas of orange and grey.
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History Of Use
Late 19th or early 20th century reproduction of a Shang dynasty tomb piece.
- Type of Item charm
- Culture Chinese
- Material mother of pearl shell
- Measurements height 2.3 cm, width 7.4 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 excellent
- Current Location Case 83
- Accession Number 3065/0017