Pitcher
- Object Name:
- Pitcher
- Object ID:
- 1965.013.061
- Place of Origin:
- England
- Date:
- 1847-1867
- Description:
- Pitcher. Parian porcelain. Bulbous body with narrow neck, broad spout, and loop handle. Off-white matte finish on exterior; glossy finish on interior. Entire exterior decorated with molded scene which includes eight boys all taking part in various steps of wine production. Two of the boys carry a yoke with clusters of grapes on it; four of the boys are doing various activities around a vat. One boys holds an amphora while another boy is reaching toward clusters of grapes. Grape vines and grape clusters decorate entire neck. Handle is in form of two branches twisted together. Two marks on the bottom; one is in relief in shape of a shield with illegible text and the number "0"; second mark is an incised "U".
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain - Parian - Dimensions:
- H-9.6 W-8.4 D-7 inches
- Provenance:
- From the Rogers Collection -- a gift (and later bequest) of Josephine Rogers given in memory of her husband, Harry K. Rogers -- consists of a large collection of New Hampshire glass, parian ware, and other decorative arts. No history given for this object.
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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