Utensils Item Number: M4.44 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Silver utensils (parts a-b). The fork (part b) has three-tines. Both fork and spoon have an elaborate handle decorated with finials consisting of a twisted border, rows of circles and two applied flowers on each side.
Item History
- Made in Saudi Arabia
- 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
- Name
- Utensils
- Identification Number
- M4.44 a-b
- Type of Item
- utensil
- Material
- silver metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, filigreed and soldered
- Part A
- height 16.6 cm, width 2.2 cm, depth 1.8 cm
- Part B
- height 16.6 cm, width 1.2 cm, depth 1.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Saudi ?
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Saudi Arabia
When
- Collection Date
- during 1914
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2189/0137 a-b