Vase

MOA: University of British Columbia

3099/29

Large angular stoneware vase. Square body doubles in size from base to the top. Two large flat triangles attached to opposite sides run from base to mid-section. Small rectangular mouth is cut into top of vase. Two raised rectangles project from opposite sides of opening. Maker's mark stamped on back near base.

  • Iconographic Meaning

    Meant to suggest Darth Vader's mask, from Star Wars.


  • Type of Item vase
  • Culture Canadian
  • Material clay, glaze
  • Manufacturing Technique hand-built
  • Measurements height 54.1 cm, width 30.9 cm, depth 25.4 cm (overall)

  • Creator Tam Irving
  • Previous Owner Tam Irving
  • Received from Tam Irving

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 2003
  • Ownership Date before March 27, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on March 27, 2015

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3099/0029