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Flowerpot and Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-54934

Description

Pearlware flowerpot with matching saucer. Upper exterior of pot and exterior sides of saucer are decorated with a band of brown glaze with overglazed hand-painted floral vine. There are lue bands of glaze above and below the brown bandon the pot. A single blue band above the brown band on the saucer. The lower half of the flowerpot is textured with a ribbed pattern. The number "1973" is impressed on the side of the pot. The pot has a drain hole in the base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

flowerpots
saucers (plates)
earthenware
pearlware
hand-painted
glazing (coating)
engine turning
Planter
Flowerpot
Flowerpot

Additional Identification Number

1949.107A
1949.107B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/4 (H), 5 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. John B. Morris Jr.

Accession Number

1949.107AB

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