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Tureen

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1890

GUSN

GUSN-16028

Description

Earthenware sugar bowl missing lid. Oval, lobed body with scalloped edge and molded scroll handles. Bowl is transfer-printed with pink and black scene of stone country house surrounded by trees, near bridge. Two children stand in front, boy plays horn.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sugar bowls
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
molding (forming)
landscapes (representations)
Bowl, Serving
Bowl, Sugar
Country Residence
Tree
Children
Horn
Bridge
Bowl, Sugar

Inscription

"X" (impressed)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 8 x 5 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Martha L. Loomis

Accession Number

1928.554

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