Flask Item Number: M1.125 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Flask in the shape of a head, made of red-brown, fine-grained clay with a thick grey-white slip. Atop of a flat base is a modeled head wearing Corinthian helmet with a ram's head on each cheek piece. Two hang holes pierced through crest. Broad slightly upturned rim around opening.
History Of Use
For storing and pouring perfume or oil.
Item History
- Made in Cyprus between 551 BCE and 501 BCE
- Collected during 1914
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
Who
- Culture
- Cypriot
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cyprus
When
- Creation Date
- between 551 BCE and 501 BCE
- Collection Date
- during 1914
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 96
- Accession Number
- 2189/0030