Pot Item Number: 2878/25 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Earthenware pot, terracotta in colour. There is a groove in the wall approximately 11 cm up from the base of the pot. Within this groove is a line that protrudes out slightly .
Narrative
This is yogurt pot was made in Tikarapada Village by traditional potters using a throw wheel and then anvil and paddle. Yogurt pots like this one are suspended from knotted rope hangers called "sika".
Item History
- Made in Puri, Odisha, India
- Collected during 1980
- Owned by Tamarin Productions Inc. before May 4, 2011
- Received from Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source) on May 4, 2011
What
Who
- Culture
- Indian
- Previous Owner
- Tamarin Productions Inc.
- Received from
- Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Puri, Odisha, India
When
- Collection Date
- during 1980
- Ownership Date
- before May 4, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on May 4, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2878/0025