Tankard Item Number: Ch114 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Blue globular earthenware tankard on flat base with pewter mount, short cylindrical neck, loop handle, pewter rim mount and flat lid hinged at handle. White flowers surround central wreath with monogram (THR?) and date "1665" inscribed. Blue neck band lines.
History Of Use
The lily-of-the-valley pattern may come from a pattern book.
Cultural Context
functional; decorative
Specific Techniques
tin-glazed
Item History
- Made in Slovakia during 1665
- 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
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Slovakia
When
- Creation Date
- during 1665
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; earthenware; tin-glaze
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 1417/0070