Zan Par, Dough Mold

2014.01.0003

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Artifact Identification Zan Par, Dough Mold   (2014.01.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Processing & Preparation T&E
  4. :
  5. Food Preparation Equipment
  6. ;
  7. Communication Artifacts
  8. :
  9. Ceremonial Artifacts
  10. :
  11. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1800 - 1850 CE
Culture Tibetan
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 15.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 9.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.2 cm
Weight 155 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Fleming, Zara. "The Ritual Significance of Zan Par." In Erberto Lo Bue's Proceedings of the Tenth Seminar of the IATS, 2003, Volume 13: Art in Tibet: Issues in traditional Tibetan art from the seventh to the twentieth century. Brill, 2011. DOI: 10.1163/ej.9789004155190.1-348

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction No

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