Jug Item Number: 3222/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large ceramic pitcher with handle. Pitcher has a tall, round body, flaring from the small circular foot toward the shoulder. Neck is tall, and surrounded at bottom with a pinched design. Rim flares slightly outward, with a small spout at front. A wide handle is attached at back of neck and spans downward to midway point of body. Designs have been incised onto the shoulder, in twist and pine needle patterns. Pitcher has a glossy shine, and is glazed blue at top, fading to green on the shoulder and orange on the body to the foot. Interior is uniformly blue.
Narrative
Contemporary Latvian ceramics donated to MOA by Mr. Valdis Zatlers, President of the Republic of Latvia (2007-2011).
Item History
- Made by Janis Saikovskis (Maker) and Marjia Saikovska (Maker) in Latgale, Latvia during 2016
- Owned by Valdis Zatlers before January 25, 2017
- Received from Valdis Zatlers (Donor) on January 25, 2017
What
Who
- Culture
- Latvian
- Creator
- Janis Saikovskis (Maker) and Marjia Saikovska (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Valdis Zatlers
- Received from
- Valdis Zatlers (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Latgale, Latvia
When
- Creation Date
- during 2016
- Ownership Date
- before January 25, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on January 25, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3222/0002