Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory, French, established 1756 Search this
Painter:
Geneviève Julie Boitel (née Dépérais), French, active 1786-1795, 1797-1800, and 1807-1822 Search this
Medium:
porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 11.4 × 8.7 × 11.9 cm (4 1/2 × 3 7/16 × 4 11/16 in.)
Type:
ceramics
Decorative Arts
milk jug
Object Name:
milk jug
Place:
France
Date:
1790
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Pear-shaped with shaped mouth and lip; handle and three feet modelled and gilded in imitation of tree bark. Gilded floral spray in relief at points of junction of feet and handle with body. Painted floral swags in colors.