Tureen Item Number: Cg248 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

White oval tureen (part a) with oval ring base, high fluted quatrefoil sides, everted rim, horizontal d-handles at each end. A spray with two pink flowers in centre one side, smaller sprigs on other side and ends. Oval domed lid (part b) has floral sprigs and pear handle.

Cultural Context

functional; decorative

Item History

What

Name
Tureen
Identification Number
Cg248 a-b
Type of Item
tureen
Material
glaze, paint and clay
Manufacturing Technique
moulded, glazed, refired, painted and fired
Part A
height 10.0 cm, width 30.0 cm, depth 20.0 cm
Part B
height 12.0 cm, width 26.0 cm, depth 21.0 cm

Who

Culture
German
Previous Owner
Walter C. Koerner
Received from
Walter C. Koerner (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Proszkow, Opole, Poland

When

Creation Date
during 1775
Ownership Date
before December 2, 1988
Acquisition Date
on December 2, 1988

Other

Item Classes
ceramics; earthenware; tin-glaze
Condition
fair
Accession Number
1417/0300 a-b