fbpx

Cream Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1810

GUSN

GUSN-54549

Description

Helmet-shaped porcelain pitcher with molded handle resembling a tree branch. Hand-painted, black and red geometric band around rim. Green and purple enameled sprig under spout.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
enamel paint
hand-painted
porcelain
Chinese export
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher, Cream
Pitcher, Cream

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

5 x 6 x 3 1/3 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ms. Katherine Rust

Accession Number

1947.66

Reparative Language in Collections Records

Historic New England is committed to implementing reparative language description for existing collections and creating respectful and inclusive language description for new collections. If you encounter language in Historic England's Collections Access Portal that is harmful or offensive, or you find materials that would benefit from a content warning, please contact [email protected].