Container Item Number: 456/5 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Container with two flat circular faces and rounded walls between them; neck is narrow and flared; a stopper (part b) fits into neck and has a central knob. Bottle is decorated with floral designs, the two faces are similar and the two sides are similar; petal decoration around neck; geometric pattern below lip. Lid is decorated with flower with knob at centre.
Narrative
The Hutsul region (also spelled 'Hutzul' and 'Huzul') of Ukraine, or "Hutsulschyna," is located in the southeast Ukrainian Carpathians to the southwest of Ivano-Frankivsk (oblast center) and Kolomyia, the main access points. The Hutsuls are a ethno-cultural group with a distinct self-identity. The moved into the Carpathian highlands between the 14th and 18th centuries. Because of their isolation in the mountains and resistance to change they were able to preserve their traditional way of life, based on cattle and sheep herding and craftsmanship, despite falling under the rule of many different governments.
Item History
- Made in Ukraine
- Collected between 1966 and 1976
- Owned by Maria Yasegn before May 16, 1978
- Received from Maria Yasegn (Donor) on May 16, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Hutsul
- Previous Owner
- Maria Yasegn
- Received from
- Maria Yasegn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ukraine
When
- Collection Date
- between 1966 and 1976
- Ownership Date
- before May 16, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on May 16, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0456/0005 a-b