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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-36592

Description

Copper lustre exterior w/ rococo ear-shaped handle; beading in relief around rim and pointy spout; pink lustre band around body w/ scene of 3-story building flanked by trees w/ birds flying overhead.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
lusterware
copper (metal)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
luster (textile)
tin (metal)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
buildings (structures)
trees
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Copper Lustre
Luster
Unidentified Building
Tree
Bird
PITCHER

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7.5 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague

Accession Number

1934.470

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