Incense Holder Item Number: 3559/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Tube-shaped container with lid; container and lid are made of thin cardboard, wrapped with a layer of banana fibre. Lid is attached with a twisted cord, threaded through holes in sides. Excess cord at top of lid, allowing it to lift away from container opening. When fully removed from container, lid hangs along side.

Item History

What

Name
Incense Holder
Identification Number
3559/1
Type of Item
holder
Material
banana fibre, paper and plant fibre
Overall
height 30.5 cm, width 4.7 cm, depth 4.3 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

Condition
good
Accession Number
3559/0001