Bracelet Item Number: 3559/44 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Silver bracelet, with a hook clasp, made up of segmented bands; dividers are rectangular clips. Outer sections of bracelet consist of rows of braided metal, central segment is a curved panel with large raised circles across the centre; circles are bordered by tiers of rings. Outer edge of panel has curvilinear motifs engraved along it. Hook, on left end of bracelet, is covered by a square panel; decorations across it are identical to those on rectangular panel. Charms extend from top and bottom edges of bracelet, where the segments meet. Charms consist of circles with triangular protrusions on either side; small arches extend from all edges of circles. Two fish and an irregularly-shaped diamond are attached to the arches along the bottom edges. All of the fish are angular and have curved lines incised across their front and backs.
Narrative
Purchased by the donor at Chiang Kam Refugee Camp, from a Mien silversmith.
Item History
- Made in Thailand
- Collected between 1988 and 1999
- Owned by Marilyn Walker before March 23, 2022
- Received from Marilyn Walker (Donor) on March 23, 2022
What
- Name
- Bracelet
- Identification Number
- 3559/44
- Type of Item
- bracelet
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 3.3 cm, width 19.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Mien
- Previous Owner
- Marilyn Walker
- Received from
- Marilyn Walker (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thailand
When
- Collection Date
- between 1988 and 1999
- Ownership Date
- before March 23, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on March 23, 2022
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3559/0044