Modelling Tool Item Number: Eg67 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Little wooden modelling stick sanded to a fine finish on one surface, gently tapering at both ends. One end is pointed while the other is rounded.
History Of Use
Hand-made by a potter for his own use; cut and sanded by rubbing on a cement floor.
Cultural Context
pottery manufacture
Item History
- Made in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Collected during 1974
- Owned by Stephen Inglis before July 6, 1978
- Received from Stephen Inglis (Donor) on July 6, 1978
What
- Name
- Modelling Tool
- Identification Number
- Eg67
- Type of Item
- tool
- Material
- bamboo grass
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut and sanded
- Overall
- height 17.0 cm, width 1.1 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tamil
- Previous Owner
- Stephen Inglis
- Received from
- Stephen Inglis (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
When
- Collection Date
- during 1974
- Ownership Date
- before July 6, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on July 6, 1978
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0469/0003