Ochre Pigment Item Number: C1647 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rock-like pieces of plain ochre for grinding as pigment for paint; several irregularly-shaped red pieces and one larger, spherical yellowish piece.
Item History
- Made in Western Australia, Australia
- Owned by Robert A. Waters before December 14, 1953
- Received from Robert A. Waters (Seller) and U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) on December 14, 1953
What
- Name
- Ochre Pigment
- Identification Number
- C1647
- Type of Item
- pigment
- Material
- ochre mineral
- Overall
- diameter 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Australian
- Previous Owner
- Robert A. Waters
- Received from
- Robert A. Waters (Seller) and U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Western Australia, Australia
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 14, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on December 14, 1953
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 2284/0056