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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-46007

Description

All-over copper lustre w/ rococo ear-shaped handle and beading in relief around rim and pointy spout; overglaze enamel blue, green, and yellow sprays of stylized flowers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
lusterware
copper (metal)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
overglazing
tin (metal)
floral patterns
stylization
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Copper Lustre
Overglazed
Spray
Geometric Floral
PITCHER

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.75 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1958.172

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