Dmitrov Porcelain Factory, founded 1918 Search this
Medium:
Porcelain, enamel, gilding
Dimensions:
H: 20.8 cm (8 3/16 in.)
Type:
ceramics
Decorative Arts
Jug and stopper
Object Name:
Jug and stopper
Made in:
Verbilki, Soviet Union
Date:
1939
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Long tapered neck, bulbous body, flared foot; loop handle; lid with large ovoid finial. Painted with Soviet Emblem of girl and boy holding wheat sheaf aloft and inscription (in Russian); blue border at lower edge and lid painted blue.
Credit Line:
The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase through the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition and Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program Funds
