Mortar Item Number: 1262/287 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cylindrical-shaped mortar that has a flared rim on the top and the bottom. Bottom portion is wider than the top. The underside of the piece is hollow. The outside of the piece is decorated with a series of braided designs that wrap around the cylinder. The bottom rim has a scalloped edge and lines that angle inwards to the centre of the piece. Attached near the top of the object by a metal loop is a metal chain that also attaches to a long four-sided nail-like object.
Item History
- Made in Philippines
- Owned by Julia Tecson and Miguel Tecson before November 16, 1987
- Received from Julia Tecson (Donor) and Miguel Tecson (Donor) on November 16, 1987
What
- Name
- Mortar
- Identification Number
- 1262/287
- Type of Item
- mortar
- Material
- brass metal
- Overall
- height 10.0 cm, diameter 5.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Philippines
- Previous Owner
- Julia Tecson and Miguel Tecson
- Received from
- Julia Tecson (Donor) and Miguel Tecson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Philippines
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 16, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on November 16, 1987
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1262/0287