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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-16043

Description

All-over copper lustre pitcher with circular base and fluting around bulbous lower half of body; band of beading in relief above fluting; roses in relief painted over in red, yellow and green; serpentine spout; elongated handle with slight scroll in relief.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
lusterware
earthenware
glazing (coating)
overglazing
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 1/4 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Collected by and Presented in memory of Rosetta Ginesi Sherwood 1873-1940 By William C. Sherwood

Accession Number

1941.494

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