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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815-1825

GUSN

GUSN-41128

Description

Earthenware pitcher with yellow glazed rounded body and silver luster resist decoration of grape leaf vines and wheat sheaf. Solid silver luster band around neck and solid silver luster loop handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
lusterware
resist
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher

Additional Identification Number

A2009

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1988.607

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