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Cream pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1815

GUSN

GUSN-3426

Description

SERVICE: Primary border: gold swags and tassels and sawtooth band with dot centers; secondary border: gold husk chain. (Traces of) gold basket as main decoration. CREAMER: Helmet-shaped with "bamboo" handle with traces of gold highlights; primary border around rim; traces of secondary border around base; basket under mouth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
gilding
painting (coating)
porcelain
baskets (containers)
Chinese export
Porcelain
Painted
Gilded
Fruit Basket
Chinese Export
PITCHER, CREAM

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

5 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1951.160

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