Charm Item Number: Edz4305 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Metal charm with overall ovoid shape, scalloped edges, designs and four Chinese characters on both sides, and double lines at the edges. Two loops at the top with a rectangular slot below them.
History Of Use
Probably used for hanging or display. (Larson, David) This is called lianxinsui, "the locket that connects hearts", and is worn by children, usually boys, on a silver chain. Given by their parents or grandparents as an ornament or amulet. (Li, Min)
Item History
- Made in China between 1368 and 1911
- Collected between 1893 and 1911
- Owned by Colin Campbell Brown
- Owned by Hugh Campbell Brown before February 1, 1961
- Received from Hugh Campbell Brown (Donor) on February 1, 1961
What
- Name
- Charm
- Identification Number
- Edz4305
- Type of Item
- charm
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and filed
- Overall
- height 0.3 cm, width 4.6 cm, depth 5.6 cm, weight 27.97 g
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Colin Campbell Brown and Hugh Campbell Brown
- Received from
- Hugh Campbell Brown (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- between 1368 and 1911
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1911
- Ownership Date
- before February 1, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on February 1, 1961
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0042/0031 ooo