Ornament Item Number: 3065/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small figure of a tiger made from mottled green and orange jade. Tiger lies on its stomach, head resting on front feet. Features are carved into figure, such as front toes, ears, mouth and tail. Piece has a flat bottom, with a hole bored through just above, at centre of figure.
History Of Use
Late 19th or early 20th century reproduction of a 150 B.C.E. ornament; made to attach to clothing or draperies.
Item History
- Made in China between 1875 and 1925
- Owned by Oscar Gerson before 1966
- Owned by Erika Gerson before June 11, 2014
- Received from Erika Gerson (Donor) on June 11, 2014
What
- Name
- Ornament
- Identification Number
- 3065/7
- Type of Item
- ornament
- Material
- nephrite mineral
- Overall
- height 1.3 cm, width 1.5 cm, depth 3.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Oscar Gerson and Erika Gerson
- Received from
- Erika Gerson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- between 1875 and 1925
- Ownership Date
- before 1966 and before June 11, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on June 11, 2014
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 3065/0007