Food Tray Item Number: 3559/10 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Basketry food tray table with a high wall and flaring lip. Tray is circular and has a tall foot, decorated with an open weave; foot tapers inward slightly towards base. Open weave design consists of a wavy line with a horizontal band through the centre. Bottom of foot consists of a thick piece of rattan(?), bound with staples. Mark stamped on base of tray.

History Of Use

To hold the shared food dishes during a meal.

Item History

What

Name
Food Tray
Identification Number
3559/10
Type of Item
tray
Material
metal and rattan ?
Overall
height 18.4 cm, diameter 40.8 cm

Who

Culture
Lanna
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
basketry
Condition
good
Accession Number
3559/0010