Bowl
Item number Ef313 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Cylindrical with extended lip. Stylized lotus pattern band around base and around top under lip overhang. Center band: panels of geometric designs alternating with inlaid copper panels, with narrow copper bands above and below. Light brown residue inside, and on rim, traces of green patina.
History Of Use
For use in small temple or household to offer holy water from the holy Ganga or Jamna Rivers to Hindu gods.
Cultural Context
daily worship
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
- Bowl
- Identification Number
- Ef313
- Type of Item
- bowl
- Material
- copper metal and bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and inlaid
- Overall
- height 7.0 cm, diameter 7.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
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
- 0580/0082
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