Cup

MOA: University of British Columbia

3174/7

Cup made of an orange wood, with a squat, round body and flared lip. The foot is surrounded by a brass ring that has been worked into a repeating floral motif.

  • History Of Use

    Cup for drinking tea.

  • Narrative

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


  • Type of Item cup
  • Culture Tibetan
  • Material wood, brass metal
  • Measurements height 5.2 cm, diameter 10.3 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 3174/0007