Pewter-lidded stoneware stein

Pewter-lidded stoneware stein by Steinzeug Rauscher, with cobalt relief decoration. Used in Kisumu for much of its working life.

Height

197 mm

Width

136 mm

Depth

149 mm

Weight

717 g

Method: Applicant’s measurements

Materials

Salt-glazed stoneware, cobalt decoration, pewter lid

Condition

Poor — Significant damage or missing components.Verified

Condition notes

Significant damage and missing components.

Mombasa Survey Collection, 1937: Recorded in an inventory at Kisumu. Halima Swai, 1964: Bought from a dealer. Charlotte Bennett, 1976: Bought from a dealer. Chaminda Jayasuriya, 1987: Received as a gift. Siu Ming Chan, 2009: Received as a gift by the current custodian.

1. 1925
   Steinzeug Rauscher Manufacture · Germany

   Made.

   VerifiedSource: Maker’s marks
2. 1937
   Mombasa Survey Collection Acquisition · Kisumu

   Recorded in an inventory at Kisumu.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Shipping manifest
3. 1964
   Halima Swai Sale · Kisumu

   Bought from a dealer.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Will
4. 1976
   Charlotte Bennett Sale · Kisumu

   Bought from a dealer.

   VerifiedSource: Will
5. 1987
   Chaminda Jayasuriya Gift · Kisumu

   Received as a gift.

   VerifiedSource: Family account
6. 2009
   Siu Ming Chan Gift · Kisumu

   Received as a gift by the current custodian.

   Applicant-submittedSource: Will
7. 2017
   Siu Ming Chan Registration · Kisumu

   Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.

   VerifiedSource: Registry decision

Acquired by current custodian

Received as a gift, 2009Verified

No physical inspection has been carried out. Facts marked Verified were confirmed from documentary evidence.