Vessel
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Round water or beer pots of this type were based on the shape of the Chinese 'Pilgrim Flask' and were also made in metal in Tibet. Both metal and earthenware types appear to have been more commonly made in eastern Tibet than in other areas.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware |
| Brief description | Earthenware pilgrim flask, Tibet, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Monastic wine flask of dark red earthenware. The surface of the vessel is plain. |
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| Credit line | Purchased from J.C. Stevens |
| Object history | Purchased from J.C. Stevens, 38 King Street, Covent Garden. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. RP 1910-2217M |
| Production | Chosschia District, Eastern Tibet |
| Summary | Round water or beer pots of this type were based on the shape of the Chinese 'Pilgrim Flask' and were also made in metal in Tibet. Both metal and earthenware types appear to have been more commonly made in eastern Tibet than in other areas. |
| Bibliographic reference | Tibetan art / John Lowry. London: H. M. Stationery Office, 1973
p. 111, cat. no. 50 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.35-1910 |
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| Record created | March 14, 2006 |
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