Sun Spot

MOA: University of British Columbia

3099/43

Pale blue and white hourglass shaped stoneware vessel, with open cavity on top. Base is a squat semi-circle under a larger round body that extends out the back. Large red suns, fuzzy around the edges, are placed on the front and back of the body. The front sun is a perfect circle, while the back is an oval. Over both suns is a large white band running around the rim. Maker's mark stamped on back near base.


  • Type of Item vessel
  • Culture Canadian
  • Material clay, glaze
  • Manufacturing Technique hand-built
  • Measurements height 24.7 cm, width 25.7 cm, depth 10.5 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date during 2007
  • Ownership Date before March 27, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on March 27, 2015

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3099/0043