Cutter Item Number: Ef363 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Betel nut cutter in the form of a galloping horse. The livery decoration is very elaborate, and is identical on either side. The head, body, and one rear leg form one handle, the other is formed by the underbody, one rear leg, and the forelegs.
History Of Use
Part of an array of materials associated with chewing betel. Galloping horse is a popular decorative motif throughout India.
Cultural Context
for cutting areca nuts
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
- Cutter
- Identification Number
- Ef363
- Type of Item
- cutter
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 18.7 cm, width 7.8 cm, depth 1.4 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
- Current Location
- Case 105
- Accession Number
- 0580/0181