Cup Item Number: 3559/12 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Small bamboo drinking cup with plant fibre handle. Two grooves are cut around middle of bulbous body; twisted plant fibre ties run through grooves. Fibres extend out from grooves on right side of cup and twist together, forming handle. Base of cup is concave.

Item History

What

Name
Cup
Identification Number
3559/12
Type of Item
cup
Material
bamboo grass and plant fibre
Overall
height 8.2 cm, width 8.8 cm, depth 6.8 cm

Who

Culture
Northern 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
fair
Accession Number
3559/0012