Tumblr; glass; German silver; alloy of copper, zinc, nickel (3:1:1); wider at top than at base; 2 parallel incised bands near upper edge; bottom stamped with manufacturer's trademark; H. 5cm., Diameter at rim 4.7 cm. (Owner's name inscribed around rim in Gujerati). Made by L.A.P. German silver works, sold in shops dealing in Parsi ritual and ceremonial goods. Used in Parsi religious ceremonies, generally to hold milk. Although of metal, this vessel is known in Gujerati as a glass. This specimen belonged to a family who had prayers said for them at the fire temple, providing their own utensils, duly marked.
Donor:
Framroze Byramjee Panthaki and Mr. Noshir Erani
Collection place:
Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra State, India
Culture or time period:
Parsi
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Cups (drinking vessels)
Function:
5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies