Large ceramic cup with handle. Body is round, bulbous at bottom and narrowing toward the shoulder. Rim flares out slightly and a handle spans from its edge to the body’s bottom. Foot is short, inset, and round. Designs have been incised onto the shoulder, in twist and pine needle patterns. Cup 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).

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• Type of Item cup
• Culture Latvian
• Material clay, glaze
• Measurements height 11.2 cm, width 14.7 cm, depth 11.5 cm (overall)

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• Creator Janis Saikovskis, Marjia Saikovska
• Previous Owner Valdis Zatlers
• Received from Valdis Zatlers

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• Made in Latgale

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• Creation Date during 2016
• Ownership Date before January 25, 2017
• Acquisition Date on January 25, 2017

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition excellent
• Accession Number 3222/0005