Jug Item Number: 2955/33 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Medium size ceramic jug with wide neck and mouth, blue handle, and a pointed spout at rim. White and blue design patterned on surface.
Narrative
Possibly from one of the ceramic workshops in Vila Nova de Gaia (near Porto), that closed in the latter half of the 20th century? The style is called “Canton ware”, from the 1950s.
Item History
- Made in Portugal during 1950
- Collected in Portugal
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton and Nicola Levell before October 25, 2012
- Received from Anthony A. Shelton (Donor) and Nicola Levell (Donor) on October 25, 2012
What
Who
- Culture
- Portuguese
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton and Nicola Levell
- Received from
- Anthony A. Shelton (Donor) and Nicola Levell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Portugal
- Collected in
- Portugal
When
- Creation Date
- during 1950
- Ownership Date
- before October 25, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on October 25, 2012
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2955/0033