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Chamber Pot

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-58903

Description

Orange and white circular chamber pot with curved sides, a handle, and lid with a flat knob. Overall decoration of flowers and birds. Part of a set.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chamber pots
porcelain
Chinese export
Receptacle, Human Waste
Pot, Chamber
Pot, Chamber

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 x 12 x 10 1/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Constance McCann Betts McMullan

Accession Number

1982.288.1

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