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Basin

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-32531

Description

Blue, transfer-print earthenware basin. Border pattern of flowers and lily pads. Chinoiserie landscape of buildings, distant mountains, and figures riding an elephant. Landscape scene appears on interior and exterior of basin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

basins (vessels)
earthenware
transfer printing
glazing (coating)
Chinoiserie
floral patterns
Vessel
Basin
Basin

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

4 3/8 (H), 12 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary Wheelwright

Accession Number

1929.97

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