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Creamer with lid

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1770-1800

GUSN

GUSN-35449

Description

Porcelain pitcher with bulb-shaped body, lid with berry knop and forked handle [broken off] with leaf terminals. Molded elements, border patterns and floral figures on body painted red, orange, green, black, purple and metallic gold.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
lids
enamel paint
hand-painted
porcelain
molding (forming)
Chinese export
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher, Cream
Pitcher, Cream

Additional Identification Number

1933.31 A, B

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

5 1/2 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary F. Hooper

Accession Number

1933.31AB

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