Pilgrim Flask

51-4-113

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 51-4-113
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Ceramic
Technique Inlaid
Description

Pilgrim flask. Dark reddish brown pottery copy of metal pilgrim flask. One side with ancient magic diagram like that on themetal flasks; the other side inspired by toad jar, the 'backbone', which rises slightly above the vessel rim, forming a drinking spout so that it is unnecessary to remove the stopper. Two pierced lugs on sides for carrying cords.

Height 16 cm
Width 12.3 cm
Thickness 5.3 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Robert R. Service, 1951
Other Number 129-B - Other Number

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