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- 98 Burner early 20th century copper, brass, tin, ht. 33 cm Gift of Miss Eleanor Kunderman VM 1988.11.116
Charcoal was placed in this burner to heat a teapot or food vessel on top. The upper rim is decorated with swastika motifs, which are regarded as a symbol of �endless moving� or life.
99 Ewers
late 19th/early 20th century copper, brass, gilt, ht. 18.5 cm Gift of Miss Eleanor Kunderman VM DE 258 & 678
This type of ewer was used by the wealthy to serve beer, or used by monks making water offerings to deities in temples. One ewer is undecorated, while the other is embellished with decorative designs. The latter has a makara-shaped handle, a spout emerging from the mouth of a makara, decorative medallions and bands with floral and geometric designs.
100 Ewer
late 19th/early 20th century
copper, brass, ht. 12 cm
Mrs. Frances Menzies Newcombe Collection
This ewer, which was used for making water offerings, has a loop handle to accommodate the index finger and has a spout emerging from the mouth of a makara. It has cast Chinese characters on the base, which means it was probably made in Sichuan or Derge for the Tibetan market.
101 Tea Cup
early 20th century
porcelain, silver, copper, ht. 16.2 cm Private Collection
This porcelain cup, on a raised silver stand with hammered designs of Buddhist symbols and a metal top surmounted by a bead-knob, is typical of the tea cups for wealthier Tibetans.
102 Chang Beer Containers
late 19th/early 20th century
a) wood, hammered brass, ht. 13 cm Gift of Vivian and David M. Campbell NBM 985.7.33
b) wood, hammered brass, ht. 23.5 cm Gift of Vivian and David M. Campbell NBM 985.7.30
c) wood, hammered copper, gilt, ht. 23 cm Mrs. Frances Menzies Newcombe Collection
A beer called chang, made from barley, was next to tea in popularity as a Tibetan beverage. As seen here, their beer containers came in all sorts of wonderful shapes.
103 Churn
20th century
wood, metal fittings, ht. 82.5 cm NGC 75.1052
Churns of this type were used both for mixing tea and for making butter. These churns were a basic utensil in every Tibetan household.
104 Tsampa Bowl and Carrying Case early 20th century wood, copper, silver
Given in memory of John H. Blinko by his wife,
Mrs. Catherine Blinko
AGGV
Eating Set early 20th century wood, metal, bone
Given in memory of John H. Blinko by his wife,
Mrs. Catherine Blinko
AGGV
In the tsampa bowls, which were usually made of carved wood with silver trim, barley flour (tsampa) was mixed with tea, butter and cheese, and kneaded into little balls. This tsampa bowl is accompanied by a metal carrying case.
Tibetans also usually carry simple eating sets, like this one, consisting of a sheath containing a knife and a pair of chopsticks.
105 Flint and Tinder Pouch
a) late 19th/early 20th century leather, metal
U.B.C. Museum of Anthropology
b) early 20th century leather, metal Private Collection
Little decorative pouches like these were sus�pended from the belt of almost every Tibetan. The pouches contain a flint and tinder. The flint was struck against the heavy metal edge of the pouch to cause the spark for the tinder.
106 Coffer
late 18th/19th century
brass, copper, gilt, turquoise, coral, glass
57 x 34.5 x 17 cm
Private Collection
This coffer, probably made by Newari craftsmen in Nepal, may have been used in a Tibetan or Nepalese Buddhist temple for storing valuable objects. The small drawer of this coffer is located at the back. The front side is decorated with an animal or monster mask (chimindra) flanked by two sinuous dragons. The two sides are also adorned with a monster mask, which is flanked by two bats, a Chinese symbol for happiness. These motifs show definite Chinese influence. The top is decorated with lotus petals in hammered copper.
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