Cistern Item Number: Ch103 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Rectangular white earthenware wall cistern (wall fountain) on flat spread base, straight sides, round opening at top with inverted rim, loop handles at back. Blue and yellow flowers on sides. In front inset pillars and mound, panel with "1637" above, "H" and "S" at spigot.

History Of Use

This water fountain (wall cistern) 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

What

Name
Cistern
Identification Number
Ch103
Type of Item
cistern
Material
metal, glaze, clay and paint
Manufacturing Technique
cast, painted, fired, luted, shaped, glazed and refired
Overall
height 18.0 cm, width 16.2 cm, depth 10.6 cm

Who

Culture
Slavic
Previous Owner
R. Jonas and Walter C. Koerner
Received from
Walter C. Koerner (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Vacenovice, Moravia, Czech Republic ?

When

Creation Date
during 1637
Ownership Date
before December 2, 1988
Acquisition Date
on December 2, 1988

Other

Item Classes
ceramics; earthenware; tin-glaze
Condition
fair
Accession Number
1417/0059