Cylindrical, slightly swelling at shoulders. Indented at neck with wide circular mouth. Conforming circular domed cover with pewter button finial handle on floral mount. Cleaned flanges. Overall underglzae blue decoration of with stylized floral sprigs. Central lozenge- shaped reserves enclosing incense burners surrounded by randonly placed "precious emblems".
pots (containers)
pot-lids
porcelain
diaper patterns
diaper (textile material)
underglazing
diaper patterns
diaper (textile material)
Porcelain
Underglazed
Diaper
POT
Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),
1949.614A,B
Unknown
Japan
7.75 x 9 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
1949.614AB
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