Box Item Number: Eg108 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Box with six compartments that have hinged lids opening from the centre outwards. The lids are secured by a single screw in the shape of a peacock. Each compartment is leaf-shaped and has a peacock resting on the centre top. The box has six arched legs with leaf-shaped feet, each held on by a nail.
History Of Use
For personal or ritual use.
Iconographic Meaning
Peacock symbol is prestigious.
Cultural Context
cosmetics
Item History
- Made in India
- Collected between 1955 and 1973
- Owned by Victor Hardy before December 11, 1979
- Received from Victor Hardy (Donor) on December 11, 1979
What
- Name
- Box
- Identification Number
- Eg108
- Type of Item
- box
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 8.0 cm, diameter 10.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- South India
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Collection Date
- between 1955 and 1973
- Ownership Date
- before December 11, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 11, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0580/0086 a-b