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Cup

MOA: University of British Columbia

3174/6

Silver and wood cup made of an orange wood, heavily lacquered to a high shine. Body is squat and round with a slightly flared lip, fully lined on the interior and rim with silver. The foot is surrounded by a silver ring that has been heavily carved with linear details.

  • Narrative

    Collected by the donor during trips to Tibet in 1988 and 1990.

  • History Of Use

    Cup for drinking an alcoholic beverage called chhaang

  • Type of Item cup
  • Culture Tibetan
  • Material wood, silver metal, lacquer
  • Measurements height 6.0 cm, diameter 10.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Barbara Cook
  • Received from Barbara Cook
  • Made in Tibet
  • Collection Date between 1988 and 1990
  • Ownership Date before May 30, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on May 30, 2016
  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3174/0006

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