Tankard Item Number: Ch45 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

White globular tankard flattened at base and top. Diagonally fluted sides, pewter base mount, flat pewter lid hinged at top of loop handle. Green wreath on body front, flanked by "17 21". Inside are two birds perched on a spray of flowers.

Cultural Context

functional; decorative

Item History

What

Name
Tankard
Identification Number
Ch45
Type of Item
tankard
Material
metal, paint, glaze and clay
Manufacturing Technique
moulded, attached, fired, glazed, painted, cast and refired
Overall
height 14.7 cm, diameter 13.1 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
during 1721
Ownership Date
before December 2, 1988
Acquisition Date
on December 2, 1988

Other

Item Classes
ceramics; earthenware; tin-glaze
Condition
good
Accession Number
1417/0001