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Creamer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-36597

Description

Rounded, squat body w/ pointy and ear-shaped handle w/ slight scroll and feather in relief; allegorical white medallions in relief; white urn and floral spray in relief under lobed mouth; border around rim of painted blue leaves and yellow flowers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
lusterware
copper (metal)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
overglazing
tin (metal)
allegory (artistic device)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
urns
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Copper Lustre
Overglazed
Allegory
Medallion
Urn
Spray
Leaves
Flower
PITCHER, CREAM

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.5 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague

Accession Number

1934.482

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