Jug Item Number: 2663/16 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large spouted jug (part a) with lid (part b), made of beaten copper with brass trim, handle and high raised foot. Irregular circle of brass at mid-point of body. Some small areas of solder(?) including repair to spout. Triple swirl in raised area on top of lid, with brass loop at centre. Lacquered surface.
Narrative
The surface has been lacquered by antique dealer at request of donor to prevent tarnish.
Item History
- Made in Tibet
- Collected between 1921 and 1924
- Owned by Mary Noble before August 22, 2005
- Received from Mary Noble (Donor) on August 22, 2005
What
- Name
- Jug
- Identification Number
- 2663/16 a-b
- Type of Item
- jug
- Material
- copper metal and brass metal
- Overall
- height 44.0 cm, diameter 41.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tibetan
- Previous Owner
- Mary Noble
- Received from
- Mary Noble (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tibet
When
- Collection Date
- between 1921 and 1924
- Ownership Date
- before August 22, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 22, 2005
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 81
- Accession Number
- 2663/0016 a-b