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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900

GUSN

GUSN-64026

Description

Small pitcher, probably from a chamber set. White clay body with colorless glaze. Bulbous circular body with defined circular foot with molded leafy motif in relief. Scrolled acanthus at front of body. Shaped mouth with serrated edge terminating in small spout. C-shaped handle. Small random enameled floral sprigs overall. Gilt borders and accents.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
gilding
porcelain
acanthus (motif)
floral patterns
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Porcelain
Spray
Acanthus
Gilded
Pitcher

Associated Building

Original to Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, Conn.),

Maker

Klemm (Maker)

Location of Origin

Dresden, Germany

Dimensions

5.75 x 6 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret Carson Holt

Accession Number

1970.775

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