provenance
provenance
definition
noun
an orange rug of Iranian provenance
the place of origin or earliest known history of something.
example
In the menus, which are available in English and Bulgarian, their 'provenance' is explained, along with some Mussel Lore for those in need of a little reading matter while waiting for their dishes to arrive.
Scriptures of different 'provenance' and the information derived from them are related to one another and connected together.
Each describes the history and 'provenance' of the building in question, tells us at least something of its builders and early owners, and provides copious documentation in the form both of notes and bibliography.
But the rarity, 'provenance' , history and physical condition of the print all play their part.
Pointing at a text's historical and political 'provenance' and ideological bias may not increase the pleasure of reading.
Today's children are blessed with the opportunity to open their minds to the shattering wonder of their own existence, the nature of life and its remarkable 'provenance' in a yet more remarkable universe.
The following items include a complete description of each relic, it's historical significance, exhibition history, and 'provenance' .
Expert knowledge is needed to value goods, confirm their 'provenance' and determine their future worth.
Because the blocks themselves are so glorious the signatures are almost insignificant, until that is, one begins to look at the history or 'provenance' of the quilt.
Raw materials of good 'provenance' , sourced locally wherever possible, are the sine qua non of any healthy, thriving food culture.
an orange rug of Iranian 'provenance'
In conclusion, some final comments about the 'provenance' of both contrasting theories are appropriate, before extending briefly suggestions for Anglican apologetic today.
One leaf was collected from short shoots of three trees per each of clone, 'provenance' or origin at stages 1, 3 and 5 of leaf development.
This article draws together the archival and historical references to this remarkable set of royal furniture, seeking to address all the issues relevant to its origins, 'provenance' , use and display.
an orange rug of Iranian 'provenance'
the manuscript has a distinguished 'provenance'
Since Pallucchini's researches into the known history and 'provenance' of the Modena triptych turned up only references to its existence in north Italy, he concluded it was a work done during El Greco's period in Venice.
An archival collection is a group of items that have a shared history and 'provenance' .
Whatever the historical 'provenance' of the Cumberland sausage, it soon became a well established feature on the household menu in Cumbria.
Prospective buyers can't view the car before making a pitch, but full documentation proving the car's 'provenance' and service history are promised.
Entries convey the vagaries of composition, the media in which the verses were preserved, and any relevant information concerning their 'provenance' , disposition, and genre.
the manuscript has a distinguished 'provenance'
Data from gamma ray spectrometry can provide useful information on sediment 'provenance' and environmental conditions.
they try to understand the whole universe, its 'provenance' and fate
My assignment: ‘Write about the 'provenance' or historical origin of your favorite food or dish.’
I wish them better luck than I had in determining the absolute 'provenance' of its information and wording.
Bemused, she enquired about their 'provenance' - history - only to be told that they had come from St Andrews.
He added: ‘We did not find direct evidence that consumers were being ripped off, but the problem with unhallmarked items is that their 'provenance' is uncertain.’
The 'provenances' of his so-called ‘Contarini ceiling’ and gilt leather, supposedly from the same palazzo, are similarly confused.
The Stenton chairs are rich both in reliable 'provenances' - established several generations ago - and in eighteenth-century bills, inventories, and other written references.
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