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Creamer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-35979

Description

Octagonal earthenware pitcher with "flow blue" transfer-printed Chinoiserie pattern. Scene of two figures on a stone bridge with pagodas and vegetation.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
earthenware
flow blue (ceramic glaze)
Chinoiserie
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher, Cream
Flow blue
Orientalism
Pitcher, Cream

Inscription

"3" (printed)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Grace L. Murray

Accession Number

1933.1098

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