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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-38039

Description

Creamy unglazed olive green exterior w/ gothic tracery and rustic branches in relief framing unglazed mustard yellow gothic panels depicting men in revelry (in relief); creeping glazed white porcelain ivy vine w/ gilt highlights around panels and around neck; unglazed green rustic handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
gilding
porcelain
molding (forming)
relief (sculpture techniques)
foliation (pattern)
borders (ornament areas)
Gothic (Medieval)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
men (male humans)
Porcelain
Relief Molded
Gilded
Gothic Border
Branch
Men
Ivy
Revelry
PITCHER

Inscription

On bottom: Impressed on raised scrolled medallion: ""409/ VB"" Impressed: ""2"" Painted: ""4""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11.5 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1935.949

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