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Compote

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-31263

Description

Octagonal-shaped earthenware compote on footed stem. Flow blue or blue hand-painted floral pattern on interior and foliate branches on exterior. Molded scroll handles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

compotes
earthenware
glazing (coating)
ironstone (pottery)
transfer printing
flow blue (ceramic glaze)
floral patterns
Bowl, Serving
Compote
Flow blue
Scroll
Flower
Leaves
Fern
Compote

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 (H), 10 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Margaret R. Kimberley

Accession Number

1927.142

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