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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1825

GUSN

GUSN-18329

Description

Ceramic pitcher with polychrome scene and copper luster rim; scene depicts putti-like figures taunting a ram; band of grape clusters around neck; purple, green and light peach colors; raised rings around base; foliated scroll handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
ceramic (material)
glazing (coating)
vine scrolls
figure- and animal-derived motifs
rams (animals)
Unidentified Ceramic
Grape Bunches
Glazed
Pitcher

Inscription

Pencilled on adhesive on bottom: ""Purple/ Lustre by/ Wedgwood/ 1805--""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Wedgwood (Maker)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

5 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.367

Date

1800-1825 (Probably)

Places

England (United Kingdom) [country]

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