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Clappers

MOA: University of British Columbia

3124/8 a-e

Set of 4 brass clappers (parts a-d). Metal pieces are identical in shape and size: half circles with a curved top edge and flat bottom, very thin. Part 'a' has an engraved inscription covering one side, telling the troupe name, year, city, and performers' names. Parts b-c have shorter inscriptions scratched into their surfaces. Part d is unmarked. The carrying case (part e) is rectangular, made of a soft vinyl lined with cotton. A flap folds over one end and fastens to the body of the case with a Velcro closure.

  • Type of Item clapper
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material brass metal, plastic, cotton fibre
  • Measurements height 4.5 cm, width 14.1 cm, depth 0.1 cm (part a) height 15.0 cm, width 6.7 cm, depth 0.5 cm (part e)
  • Previous Owner Kate Stevens, Anonymous
  • Received from Anonymous
  • Made in Shandong
  • Ownership Date before July 23, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on July 23, 2015
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3124/0008 a-e

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