Rice Dish
MOA: University of British Columbia
3559/52 a-h
Clay dish with seven round indents (part a), each with its own cover, or lid (parts b-h); indents then function as feet for dish. Top of dish is painted(?) a darker shade than the natural clay; lids and base of dish are unglazed. Edges of dish curve upward slightly; sides are decorated with scallops, using clay from underside of dish. All covers are cone-shaped and have circular knobs on top, for handling.
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History Of Use
Sweet rice maker dish. Rice would be placed in each indentation, under a lid, then steamed over heat.
- Type of Item dish
- Culture Thai
- Material clay, paint
- Measurements height 5.4 cm, diameter 26.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Marilyn Walker
- Received from Marilyn Walker
- Made in Thailand
- Collection Date between 1988 and 1999
- Ownership Date before March 23, 2022
- Acquisition Date on March 23, 2022
- Item Classes ceramics
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3559/0052 a-h