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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-36602

Description

Yellow glazed earthenware pitcher. Black transfer-printed scene that depict a hunting scene and a landscape scene. Copper accents on the rim, spout, handled and body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
transfer printing
lusterware
copper (metal)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
tin (metal)
forests
houses
leisure
figure- and animal-derived motifs
dog (animal)
hunting
equestrians
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Tin Glazed
Copper Lustre
Medallion
Classical Figure
House
Horseman
Dog
Forest
Hunting
Leisure
Pitcher

Inscription

Printed paper sticker on bottom: ""11""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague

Accession Number

1934.493

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