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Pitcher

Object Name:
Pitcher
Object ID:
2002.680
Place of Origin:
Delft, Netherlands
Date:
circa 1700
Description:
Pitcher. Tin-glazed earthenware; Delft; blue overglaze on white body; ovoid body with long, cylindrical neck, applied, twisted rope handle and tall, flared foot. Clusters of flowers and birds in band around exterior of body; scrolled band around shoulder; two vertical tulips on neck with dotted background; decorative dots on handle; vertical pointed loop band around foot. Silver-plated, brass hinged heart-shaped cover with collar around rim; rococo scrolls and flowers engraved on top of cover with pressed scrolled thumb piece; pressed brass thumb rest on top of handle.
Material:
Ceramic
Metal
Earthenware
Tin-glazed
Brass
Dimensions:
H-9.9 W-5.9 Dia-4.8 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
Subjects:
Birds, Flowers, Tulips, Beverages
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