Model Pot Lid Item Number: B608 b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A small round lid that tapers towards the bottom. Has possibly been dipped in red clay slip. Rests on the inside rim of a pot (B608 a).
History Of Use
It is used for boiling or preparing rice. Rice beer is also prepared in this type of pot (called chukka; the large size is called charco).
Narrative
Received by Joy Inglis in Bihar.
Item History
- Made in Bihar, India
- Collected during 1968
- Owned by Jerome Soreng before 1968
- Received from Jerome Soreng (Donor) during 1968
What
Who
- Culture
- Santal
- Previous Owner
- Jerome Soreng
- Received from
- Jerome Soreng (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bihar, India
When
- Collection Date
- during 1968
- Ownership Date
- before 1968
- Acquisition Date
- during 1968
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0146/0007 b