Quaich. A large bowl made of twelve curved triangular segments of wood, fastened together with a silver band. The quaich has three blocky handles which project from segments equidistant from each other.

Title

Quaich. A large bowl made of twelve curved triangular segments of wood, fastened together with a silver band. The quaich has three blocky handles which project from segments equidistant from each other.

Identifier

ABDUA:18090

Description

Quaich, drinking-cup, in wood with twelve staves and three handles. Silver band encircles the staves. Silver band is part of silver plate covering base and marked with makers name.
Inscription: on base M Rettie and Sons Aberdeen

Format

wood metal silver, H: 100 mm Dia(brim): 225 mm Dia(base): 125 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeen

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Davidson, George

UUID

74e9d7ab-adc1-449d-bb15-e0a6cf4568ff

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