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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-40272

Description

Squat body w/ copper lustre rococo ear-shaped handle; pointy spout; beading around rim in relief; narrow bands flanking white band around mid-section w/ overglaze enamel blue, red and pink floral vine and green leaves.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
lusterware
copper (metal)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
overglazing
tin (metal)
vines
floral patterns
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Copper Lustre
Overglazed
Vine
Leaves
Pitcher

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 3/4 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mrs. Eva R. Greeley

Accession Number

1939.370

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