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Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1885-1914

GUSN

GUSN-71831

Description

Blue and white circular saucer with a recessed well; asymmetrical with flowers and butterfly

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
tin glaze
tin (metal)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
butterflies
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Earthenware
Tin Glazed
Butterfly
Flower
Saucer

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3/4 (H), 5 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.4647

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