Cup Item Number: 3174/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Silver and wood cup made of an orange wood, heavily lacquered to a high shine. Body is squat and round with a slightly flared lip, fully lined on the interior and rim with silver. The foot is surrounded by a silver ring that has been heavily carved with linear details.
History Of Use
Cup for drinking an alcoholic beverage called chhaang
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
- Name
- Cup
- Identification Number
- 3174/6
- Type of Item
- cup
- Material
- wood, silver metal and lacquer
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, diameter 10.5 cm
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
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3174/0006