Porcelain enameled pitcher with octagonal, swelled body and scalloped edge and gildt decorated handle.On gold ground: green tendrils and pink tree peonies and scrolled medallions of 1) birds and flowers, 2) court scenes.
creamers
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
Chinese export
medallions (ornament areas)
rose (genus)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher, Cream
Rose Medallion
Chinese Export
Pitcher, Cream
Unknown
China
5 (H) (inches)
Gift of Mr. Thomas M. Hill, Jr.
1990.299.48
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