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Pitcher

Object Name:
Pitcher
Object ID:
2003.502.082
Place of Origin:
Europe
Date:
1850-1870
Description:
Pitcher - Colorless, blown glass with red overlay. Squat, ovoid thirteen paneled body with long, tapered neck and triangular rim with curved spout. Applied colorless loop handle with red overlay. Handpainted gold enameled rococo revival scrolls with yellow tulips and pink roses around body. Handpainted gold enameled rococo revival scroll panel with yellow tulips, red roses, blue leaves and egrets around neck. Gold enameled bands around rim, base of stem and base. Gold enamel fleur-de-lis and dots on back of handle. Polished pontil on bottom.
Material:
Glass
Dimensions:
H-8.6 W-6.8 D-6.2 inches
Subjects:
flower, bird, Scrolls, Egrets, Leaves
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