Cistern Item Number: Cg77 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Rectangular green cistern (part a) with a flat base, straight sides and flat loop handles at back. Front panel has relief crucifixion scene, with spout hole at bottom. The lid (part b) is pyramid shaped with relief flowers and angels on sides.

Cultural Context

functional; decorative

Item History

What

Name
Cistern
Identification Number
Cg77 a-b
Type of Item
cistern
Material
clay and glaze
Manufacturing Technique
moulded, luted, glazed and fired
Part A
height 14.9 cm, width 13.0 cm, depth 7.8 cm
Part B
height 4.3 cm, width 13.0 cm, depth 7.8 cm

Who

Culture
German
Previous Owner
Oscar Bondy and Walter C. Koerner
Received from
Walter C. Koerner (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Austria

When

Creation Date
between 1500 and 1600
Ownership Date
before December 2, 1988
Acquisition Date
on December 2, 1988

Other

Item Classes
ceramics; earthenware; lead-glaze
Condition
fair
Accession Number
1417/0109 a-b