Tankard Item Number: Ch144 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Green marbled ovoid tankard on pedestal base with pewter covering mount, fluted sides, cylindrical neck, loop handle from mid neck to mid body and flat pewter lid hinged to top of handle. Yellow-white interior.

Cultural Context

functional; decorative

Item History

What

Name
Tankard
Identification Number
Ch144
Type of Item
tankard
Material
glaze, metal, paint and clay
Manufacturing Technique
luted, glazed, refired, painted, fired, shaped and thrown
Overall
height 21.8 cm, diameter 13.5 cm

Who

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

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Czech Republic and Slovakia

When

Creation Date
between 1650 and 1700
Ownership Date
before December 2, 1988
Acquisition Date
on December 2, 1988

Other

Item Classes
ceramics; earthenware; tin-glaze
Condition
excellent
Accession Number
1417/0100