Cistern Item Number: Cg75 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Green earthenware cistern (model stove) in the shape of a miniature stove. There is a flat base, two-tiers and an overhanging scrolled ledge on top with rectangular opening. There are square and rectangular biblical scenes on all sides in relief. The pyramid shaped lid has a square knob top. The lower front centre has a metal spigot.
Cultural Context
functional; decorative
Specific Techniques
lead-glazed
Iconographic Meaning
The tiles around this miniature stove feature images of Christ’s Resurrection, a biblical scene that would have been featured in regular-size tiled stoves at the time.
Item History
- Made in Austria between 1550 and 1600
- 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
- Austrian
- Previous Owner
- Oscar Bondy and Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Austria
When
- Creation Date
- between 1550 and 1600
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; earthenware; lead-glaze
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1417/0107 a-b