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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815-1830

GUSN

GUSN-50200

Description

Pearlware rounded body w/ blue and white transfer printed scenic (mountain pass and cherubs) octagonal panels bordered by silver lustre; blue and white transfer printed rose under mouth; solid silver lustre neck, mouth and rococo scrolled handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
pearlware
luster (textile)
silver (color)
transfer printing
silver (metal)
tin (metal)
putti (motifs)
mountains
floral patterns
rose (genus)
Earthenware
Pearlware
Tin Glazed
Transfer Printed
Silver Lustre
Mountain
Cherub
Rose
PITCHER

Inscription

Painted on bottom: ""38""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6.5 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1982.222

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