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.

  • 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