Inkstand Item Number: Cg84 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular green inkstand on flat base with straight sides and two-tiers. The lower front section has scroll cutwork. The haigher back section has an angel head with widespread wings on the front and back in high relief. There are three circular openings on top for missing ink bottles.
Cultural Context
functional; decorative
Item History
- Made in Switzerland 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
- Switzerland
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
- 1417/0118