Tankard Item Number: Ch112 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White, globular earthenware tankard on flat base with pewter mount, cylindrical neck, loop handle. On front upper body within double blue lines is a swirl of flowers and leaves in orange, blue and green, with "Hans Georg", "Hartisch" and "16 59" inscribed either side.
History Of Use
Tankard painted with energy and confidence even though confined within a double blue banding.
Cultural Context
functional; decorative
Specific Techniques
tin-glazed
Item History
- Made in Slovakia during 1659
- Owned by Oscar Bondy
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before December 2, 1988
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on December 2, 1988
What
Who
- Culture
- Slavic
- Previous Owner
- Oscar Bondy and Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Slovakia
When
- Creation Date
- during 1659
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; earthenware; tin-glaze
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1417/0068