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.
pitchers (vessels)
ceramic (material)
glazing (coating)
vine scrolls
figure- and animal-derived motifs
rams (animals)
Unidentified Ceramic
Grape Bunches
Glazed
Pitcher
Pencilled on adhesive on bottom: ""Purple/ Lustre by/ Wedgwood/ 1805--""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Wedgwood (Maker)
England
5 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.367
1800-1825 (Probably)
England (United Kingdom) [country]
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