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Cream pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1800

GUSN

GUSN-3435

Description

TEA SERVICE: Primary border: blue enamel wave, orange wavy line, clusters of three pink dots, red loop chain; secondary border: wavy blue dot with pink and green roses; various size sprigs of flowers all over; larger polychrome enamel flower bunch as central decoration. CREAM PITCHER: Bulbous body; handle reeded, twisted handle (as teapot); primary border around neck; secondary border around body; large flower bunch under mouth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
enamel paint
painting (coating)
porcelain
Chinese export
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher, Cream
Pitcher, Cream

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

4 3/4 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Alice Kent Neale

Accession Number

1956.118AB

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