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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-45171

Description

Copper lustre w/ bulbous lower body w/ rococo handle w/ diamond pattern in relief; spout w/ diamond-shaped diaper in relief and bellflower terminal; diamond-shaped beading around rim (in relief); yellow enamel painted band below beading; painted pink and blue and white flowers and green leaves all over body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
lusterware
copper (metal)
diaper patterns
diaper (textile material)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
overglazing
tin (metal)
husk (motif)
lozenges
diaper patterns
diaper (textile material)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Copper Lustre
Overglazed
Diamond
Diaper
Bellflower
Flower
Leaves
PITCHER

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge

Accession Number

1950.350

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