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(December 2003)
New Acquisition
An Early Tibetan Offering Table
Thanks to our Collectors’ Circle, the Museum recently acquired
a rare 14th century Tibetan offering table. This fine Tibetan offering
table, which is made of carved wood and is painted and gilded, would
have been used in a Buddhist temple or home to hold Buddhist offerings
such as flowers, incense, and water. It is decorated with finely
carved lotus scrolls, showing the influence of the Chinese decorative
style of the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). This is a rare, early example
of such a table (the date has been confirmed by a Carbon 14 test),
and will be one of the oldest pieces included in the From Tent
to Temple: Treasures of Tibetan Furniture exhibition that opens
at Pacific Asia Museum in July 2004.
Annual Volunteer Recognition
The Annual Volunteer Recognition was held on Sunday, Nov. 2 in the
Pacific Asia Museum Courtyard. There were 60 volunteers who attended
the party and more than 25 volunteers were recognized in the ceremony.
During the event, Becky Sempell of the Chinese Arts Council recognized
Marina Hsieh, Kit Chen, Jensen Chow, and Elsie Chow. Lei Lei Thein
of the Myanmar Arts Council recognized Joanne Hsueh, Khin Aye Khin
and Panella Chin. John Suh of the Korean Arts Council recognized
Mary Connor and Bobbie Koh. Perveen Ali from the Pakistani Arts
Council recognized Hina Abiadi and Shalila Andrabi. Of course, the
two presidents, Alex Dean Bru from Philippine Arts Council and Bijay
Niraula from Himalayan Arts Council, were recognized as well.
Back row (L to R): Alex Bui, Rosa Zee, Sunny Stevenson,
Kit Chan & Carolyn McBride
Second row (L to R): Danella Chiu, Mary Connor, Joyce Kelly,
Elsie Chow, Marina Hsieh & Maurine Ohan
Front row (L to R): Rae Terk, Aye Khin Khin & Otto Snyder
Volunteer Training is scheduled for February 7 and 14. If you are
interested in this program, please call Rosa Zee at ext. 39.
The
Exquisite Collection of Emma Dagan
Some of the snuff bottles on display in the Tiny Treasures exhibition.
Over one third of the snuff bottles on display in Tiny Treasures
(through January, 2004) belong to Beverly Hills resident Emma Dagan,
a longtime Museum friend and supporter. “The Museum’s
exhibit is simply spectacular,” commented Mrs. Dagan. “The
‘New Acquisition’ antique China bottle stands really
enhance the presentation.” Mrs. Dagan, who refers to snuff
bottles as “microcosms of Chinese art,” fell in love
with the gems in 1967.
Left to right:Emma Dagan, Pacific Asia Museum’s Executive Director,
Joan Marshall, and Emma's daughter Lynne Alschuler.
Since then she has built an ever-growing collection of 300 bottles.
Her favorite piece in Tiny Treasures is a white jade pebble bottle.
Emma Dagan first became involved at Pacific Asia Museum in the early
1970’s and she loves the intimacy that Pacific Asia Museum
provides.
We thank Emma Dagan for her continued support of Pacific Asia Museum
and its activities.
26th Annual Festival
of the Autumn Moon
Proving once again that Pacific Asia Museum is the authority on
wonderful parties, guests adorned in their finest Asian costumes
and black-tie attire gathered on October 4th for the 26th Annual
Festival of the Autumn Moon.
View images of the event.
New Member Benefit: Pasadena
Museum of California Art
As a benefit to Patron Level members and above, admission to the
Pasadena Museum of California Art on Union Street is now free! We
hope you will visit The Art and Poetry of Yun Gee which
opened on November 15, 2003, and runs through February 15, 2004
at the Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA). The exhibition
features 68 works of art and ephemera including oil paintings, drawings
and poetry, as well as costumes and documentary photographs.
Give
the Gift of Membership
Memberships with Pacific Asia Museum make wonderful gifts!
We hope you will consider giving the gift of membership this year.
In addition, when current members receive their own membership renewal
notice, they will be given the opportunity to purchase an Active
Level gift membership for half price. That’s only $22.50!
For more information on gift memberships, categories and benefits,
please contact the Membership Department at extension 37.
In-Kind Donations Requested
The museum is seeking several in-kind donations of equipment
including:
- bookcases
- digital camera
- photography equipment, including tripods, lights and diffusers
- ink stones, brushes & calligraphy paper
- image scanner
If you would like to make a donation, please call ext. 37. Please
remember that your in-kind donations are fully tax-deductible!
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