Mould Item Number: Ee83 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long rectangular wooden block with rounded edges and areas carved out to make moulds. Tibetan astrological calculation chart/diagram, carved on both sides, according to the Kālachakra calendar system with elements, such as the twelve Tibetan zodiac signs, nine Mewas, weekdays, and eight Parkhas.
Narrative
Collected by Arthur W. Gottschalk.
Iconographic Meaning
Supernatural figures on mould are associated with portrayals of deity. Figures are toy-like and unusual (guta). Snake represents Chinese origin, and birds are representations of deity (guta).
Cultural Context
Long rectangular wooden block with rounded edges and areas carved out to make moulds. Tibetan astrological calculation chart/diagram, carved on both sides, according to the Kālachakra calendar system with elements, such as the twelve Tibetan zodiac signs, nine Mewas, weekdays, and eight Parkhas.
Item History
- Made in Tibet
- Collected during 1940
- Owned by Arthur W. Gottschalk and Mrs. Arthur W. Gottschalk before July 5, 1977
- Received from Arthur W. Gottschalk (Donor) and Mrs. Arthur W. Gottschalk (Donor) on July 5, 1977
What
- Name
- Mould
- Identification Number
- Ee83
- Type of Item
- mould
- Material
- mahogany wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- chiseled
- Overall
- height 1.5 cm, width 10.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tibetan
- Previous Owner
- Arthur W. Gottschalk and Mrs. Arthur W. Gottschalk
- Received from
- Arthur W. Gottschalk (Donor) and Mrs. Arthur W. Gottschalk (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tibet
When
- Collection Date
- during 1940
- Ownership Date
- before July 5, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on July 5, 1977
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0397/0004