Cistern Item Number: Cg79 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Green ovoid cistern with flat base, rounded sides, flared thick rim and loop handles near back. On front is a man in flowing robes holding a staff in left hand, spout hole at his feet. There is an unglazed vertical strip at the back.
Cultural Context
functional; decorative
Item History
- Made in Austria between 1500 and 1600
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before December 2, 1988
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on December 2, 1988
What
Who
- Culture
- German
- Previous Owner
- 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
- 1417/0111