Box Item Number: Ef319 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cylindrical form (part a). Loose ring inserted in large knob on top of the lid (part b), and a similar one in another large knob protruding at the side of the cylinder. Bands of designs in floral and geometric patterns overall. Green patina around knobs and on inside of lid.
Cultural Context
possible cosmetic use
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
- Ef319 a-b
- Type of Item
- box
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, incised and stamped
- Overall
- height 8.0 cm, diameter 3.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
- 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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0580/0092 a-b