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.

Dublin Core

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

Type

Physical Object

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeen

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Davidson, George