Mortar Item Number: 1262/343 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 and is hollow inside. Top portion of the piece is narrow and is also hollow in the centre. The outside of the piece has a series of diamond-shaped patterns engraved on it with dots in the centre. Attached around the centre of the object is a metal ring and metal linked chain.
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
- 1262/343
- Type of Item
- mortar
- Material
- brass metal ?
- Overall
- height 8.5 cm, diameter 4.9 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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1262/0343