Cup
Item number K2.238 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Reproduction of an Edo ivory cup, made as a ceramic cup. Incised line patterns around sides of upper bowl; the cup is upheld by four human figures. Tiny holes on the inside surface of the cup were made to replicate the look of ivory.
History Of Use
Ceramic reproduction. The original carved of ivory is said to be in the "American Museum"(?) The original would have been for ceremonial use, with the figures representing ancestors.
Narrative
Sold to MOA as a contemporary reproduction; purchased from a Vancouver store that only sold reproductions. It is unrecorded as to whether the reproductions were made in Africa or North America, etc.
Item History
- Made in USA ?
- Owned by Museum Art before February 1969
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Museum Art (Seller) during February 1969
Who
- Culture
- Edo
- Previous Owner
- Museum Art
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Museum Art (Seller)
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 1969
- Acquisition Date
- during February 1969
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Accession Number
- 0145/0002
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