Flask
Item number Eg42 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Vase-shaped flask (part a) that has a screw top lid with handle (part b), and fluted container (part c). The flask (part a) has a circular opening at the top with metal ridges around the perimeter, curves outwards to a bulbous shape in the middle, and tapers towards the bottom to form a pedestal foot. The lid (part b) has a heavy handle that is straight on the top and curves around at each end to attached to round metal knobs on the lid's top. The fluted container (part c) sits inside on the inner rim of the opening of the flask (part a). When placed inside, the fluted container (part c) and the flask (part a) opening is covered by the lid (part b) that screws in place.
Item History
- Made in India
- Collected during 1975
- Owned by Stephen Inglis before December 2, 1977
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Stephen Inglis (Seller) on December 2, 1977
What
- Name
- Flask
- Identification Number
- Eg42 a-c
- Type of Item
- flask
- Material
- metal
- Part A
- height 14.0 cm, diameter 11.6 cm
- Part B
- height 3.0 cm, diameter 8.0 cm
- Part C
- height 5.3 cm, diameter 6.5 cm
- Overall
- height 16.0 cm, diameter 13.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
Who
- Culture
- South India
- Previous Owner
- Stephen Inglis
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Stephen Inglis (Seller)
When
- Collection Date
- during 1975
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0411/0164 a-c
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