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Jardiniere

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-20035

Description

Jardiniere, terra cotta; bulbous waist w/ scalloped rim; relief dragon w/ body portions separated and spaced evenly around waist of jardiniere.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jardinières (containers)
molding (forming)
relief (sculpture techniques)
terracotta (clay material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Terra Cotta
Relief Molded
Dragon
JARDINIERE

Inscription

Pencilled on bottom: ""1964/75""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7.25 (H), 8.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.279

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