Flowerpot

Object Name:

Flowerpot

Object ID:

1980.047.21 a-b

Place of Origin:

England

Date:

1825-1840

Description:

Flower pot with base. Copper lustreware. Flowerpot in two parts: a vase shaped upper section with a flaring rim (a) and a round base into which the upper section fits (b). (a): Redware covered with a clear glaze. A wide band of green and copper lustre stenciling in a floral pattern above and below which are bands that look to be gold. The upper band is beaded. On two sides are molded decorations resembling lion faces with pendant rings. Hole in bottom. Base ring is unglazed on exterior. Base ring fits into part b. (b): Copper lustre glazed on interior and exterior with a band of green and copper lustre floral stenciling.
No mark other than donor's "787CG" written in red ink under lacquer bottom of stand and inside mouth of pot.

Material:

Ceramic
Earthenware - Lustre

Dimensions:

H-6.3 Dia-6.375 inches

Provenance:

Part of a large collection of 18th- & 19th-century ceramics, given by their collector, Alma (Mrs. Harold G.) Duckworth (1899-2003).

Credit Line:

Gift of Alma Duckworth

People:

Duckworth, Alma (1899-2003)