Rice Dish Item Number: 3559/52 a-h from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Clay dish with seven round indents (part a), each with its own cover, or lid (parts b-h); indents then function as feet for dish. Top of dish is painted(?) a darker shade than the natural clay; lids and base of dish are unglazed. Edges of dish curve upward slightly; sides are decorated with scallops, using clay from underside of dish. All covers are cone-shaped and have circular knobs on top, for handling.

History Of Use

Sweet rice maker dish. Rice would be placed in each indentation, under a lid, then steamed over heat.

Item History

What

Name
Rice Dish
Identification Number
3559/52 a-h
Type of Item
dish
Material
clay and paint ?
Overall
height 5.4 cm, diameter 26.0 cm

Who

Culture
Thai
Previous Owner
Marilyn Walker
Received from
Marilyn Walker (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Thailand

When

Collection Date
between 1988 and 1999
Ownership Date
before March 23, 2022
Acquisition Date
on March 23, 2022

Other

Item Classes
ceramics
Condition
good
Accession Number
3559/0052 a-h