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Caddy

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44733

Description

Cylindrical body w/ underglaze blue band around base and floral sprigs on body; swag and tassel border around collar; dome-shaped cover w/ swag and tassel border and ball knob w/ underglaze blue blotch.

Details

Descriptive Terms

caddies
earthenware
glazing (coating)
pearlware
underglazing
tin (metal)
floral patterns
swags
tassel
Earthenware
Pearlware
Tin Glazed
Underglazed
Sprig
Swag
Tassel
CADDY

Inscription

Underglaze blue on bottom: ""X""

Additional Identification Number

MJ140

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 (H), 3 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1958.139AB

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