Wall Cistern Item Number: Ch98 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White rectangular earthenware wall cistern (wall fountain) on flat spread base, circular opening at top, wing-like handles at back near top. Simulated blue bricks on front side corners. Blue and yellow tiles at base and top surround flowers and cartouche with "1612" in front.
History Of Use
This water fountain would have been accompanied with a matching basin and contained rosewater for washing the hands.
Cultural Context
functional; decorative
Specific Techniques
tin-glazed
Item History
- Made in Strachotin, Moravia, Czech Republic during 1612
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before December 2, 1988
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on December 2, 1988
What
Who
- Culture
- Slavic
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Strachotin, Moravia, Czech Republic
When
- Creation Date
- during 1612
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; earthenware; tin-glaze
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 1417/0054