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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-36594

Description

All-over copper lustre w/ dancing couple in relief on both sides; bellflower in relief under spout; green enamel scrolls; serpentine rim; pointed rococo handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
lusterware
copper (metal)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
overglazing
tin (metal)
husk (motif)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
people (agents)
dance
scrolls (motifs)
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Copper Lustre
Overglazed
Couple
Bellflower
Scroll
Dance
PITCHER

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague

Accession Number

1934.475

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