Bowl Item Number: 2875/23 a-i from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large bowl with straight sides and slightly raised foot. Exterior is dark brown and has an uneven, bumpy surface. Interior demonstrates eight different glazes, arranged in triangular sections with points meeting at centre. Bottom of base has writing identifying all the interior test glazes. Base is signed by artist with makers mark(?) Parts b-i are eight small rectangular slabs of clay testing various glazes. All have small holes punctured at top; (b-d) have leaf designs, (i) has a star and (g) has a clover design.
Narrative
Collection of pottery originally belonging to Olea Davis, and later given to the Potters Guild by her son.
Item History
- Made by Olea Davis (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Olea Davis
- Owned by Potters Guild of B.C. before April 14, 2011
- Received from Potters Guild of B.C. (Donor) on April 14, 2011
What
- Name
- Bowl
- Identification Number
- 2875/23 a-i
- Type of Item
- bowl
- Material
- glaze and clay
- Part A
- height 10.5 cm, diameter 24.0 cm
- Part B
- height 3.0 cm, width 2.0 cm
- Part C
- height 7.0 cm, width 3.0 cm
- Part D
- height 6.5 cm, width 2.5 cm
- Part E
- height 7.0 cm, width 3.0 cm
- Part F
- height 5.0 cm, width 2.0 cm
- Part G
- height 5.5 cm, width 4.5 cm
- Part H
- height 7.0 cm, width 2.5 cm
- Part I
- height 7.5 cm, width 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Canadian
- Creator
- Olea Davis (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Olea Davis and Potters Guild of B.C.
- Received from
- Potters Guild of B.C. (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 14, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on April 14, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2875/0023 a-i