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Vase

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.490 a-b

A pair of bottle shaped metal vases covered with red lacquer. Upper section has floral panel on both sides. Lower section has floral panel on both ends while both sides have a landscape scene having human figures on it panel. Decorative floral designs cover the rest of the surface. There are scroll shaped handles on each side of the necks.

  • Type of Item vase
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material lacquer, copper metal
  • Manufacturing Technique lacquered, carved
  • Measurements height 25.3 cm, width 13.3 cm, depth 9.3 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Leslie G. Kilborn
  • Received from Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund, Leslie G. Kilborn
  • Made in China
  • Creation Date between 1736 and 1795
  • Collection Date between 1921 and 1960
  • Ownership Date before October 1966
  • Acquisition Date during October 1966
  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Current Location Case 83
  • Accession Number 0037/0139/0014

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