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Planter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-224719

Description

A rectangular green celadon planter with four short feet. Around, underneath the top edge are blue leaves with their tips pointing toward the ground. In the center of the bottom is a hole that has been plugged with a cork. The cork has a plastic top. Inside is also a flat, rounded metal piece.

Details

Descriptive Terms

planters (containers)
porcelain
Planter

Inscription

"S.S. PIERCE / AND CO. / BOSTON" (Words are around the edge of a shield that is being held by an eagle. In the center of the shield is a lion on its two hind legs and a crwon on its head.)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 11/16 x 12 8/16 x 8 7/16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

2006.44.2557

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