Thimble Item Number: 3174/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Horn thimble. Dark grey object is tubular in shape with a whole piercing centre. Thimble and hole are both wider at bottom and narrow toward top. Exterior is carved with three lines of round, shallow divots, regularly placed. A fine line has been carved around top and bottom edges. Top and bottom sides have been roughly sheared.
Narrative
Collected by the donor during trips to Tibet in 1988 and 1990.
Item History
- Made in Tibet
- Collected between 1988 and 1990
- Owned by Barbara Cook before May 30, 2016
- Received from Barbara Cook (Donor) on May 30, 2016
What
Who
- Culture
- Tibetan
- Previous Owner
- Barbara Cook
- Received from
- Barbara Cook (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tibet
When
- Collection Date
- between 1988 and 1990
- Ownership Date
- before May 30, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on May 30, 2016
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3174/0002