Pitcher, Cream
- Object Name:
- Pitcher, Cream
- Object ID:
- 1931.007.01.02
- Place of Origin:
- China
- Date:
- 1785-1800
- Description:
- Pitcher, Porcelain, Floral Polychrome - white, recessed relief molding, sloped and molded body, wide lip and pouring spout, relief design on handle consisting of lines and ovals. Blue band on inside rim with red and blue pendant design beneath. Red and blue leaf (small) design around footed base. Red carnation, pink bud, green leaves, blue floret design on front. Pitcher in the form of an inverted helmet set upon a domed foot. Molded channel for pouring liquids in flared brim opposite handle. Molded gadrooning at base of body. Painted polychrome inner surface, brim outlined with a blue band inside, which are red and gilt lines and blue spearheads alternating with paired dots. A string of alternating blue and gilt (or red) motifs on foot. Part of a set.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain - Dimensions:
- H-6.4 W-5.15 D-3.25 inches
- Provenance:
- No provenance given.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Alice A. Ayer
- People:
- Ayer, Alice A. (1860-1946)
- Subjects:
- Tea, Tea ceremonies
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