Line Marker Tool Item Number: 841/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden tool consisting of an oblong basin and a narrower protruding area with an inset wheel; the wheel has a metal crank handle holding it in place. A small hole goes through the wall between wheel and basin and another hole is at opposite side of basin through to outer wall. A small glass bead is around the hole at end; a turtle is in relief between the glass bead and the basin; a landscape is in relief on side of wheel opposite the handle; an incised face is on the flat surface of the handle. Remnants of black ink are in the bowl.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Pappas Traders before October 25, 1982
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Pappas Traders (Seller) on October 25, 1982
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Pappas Traders
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Pappas Traders (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 25, 1982
- Acquisition Date
- on October 25, 1982
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 79
- Accession Number
- 0841/0015