Mace Item Number: N1.263 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Green jade mace shaped like a curving stick with a flat, wide, folded end. Mace is covered with carved design of persimmon fruit and branch, and fungus in high relief.
Cultural Context
jui - mace sceptre symbol of power and rank - material of sceptre denotes rank of official.
Item History
- Made in China
- Owned by Hellen Dunlop and Roy G. Dunlop before April 1962
- Received from Hellen Dunlop (Seller), Roy G. Dunlop (Seller), Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) during April 1962
What
- Name
- Mace
- Identification Number
- N1.263
- Type of Item
- mace
- Material
- jade mineral
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and polished
- Overall
- height 13.5 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 3.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Hellen Dunlop and Roy G. Dunlop
- Received from
- Hellen Dunlop (Seller), Roy G. Dunlop (Seller), Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 1962
- Acquisition Date
- during April 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 0012/0042