Purse Item Number: Ef354 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Purse in the shape of a fish. Repeated pattern both sides consisting of wire mesh in centre bordered by circular and scalloped wire design. Rings of wire make up the eyes and gills. Hinged opening with a wooden pin on underside of belly. Loops by fin, mouth and on closure flap may once have supported pendant ornaments. Brown residue on sides.
History Of Use
Dhorka basket used by brides to carry coins to their new homes.
Cultural Context
Personal use.
Iconographic Meaning
Fish is an auspicious symbol.
Item History
- Made in India
- Collected between 1955 and 1973
- Owned by Victor Hardy before December 11, 1979
- Received from Victor Hardy (Donor) on December 11, 1979
What
- Name
- Purse
- Identification Number
- Ef354
- Type of Item
- purse
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 9.5 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 19.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Collection Date
- between 1955 and 1973
- Ownership Date
- before December 11, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 11, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0165