H x W x D: 19.5 x 14.2 x 8.6cm (7 11/16 x 5 9/16 x 3 3/8in.)
Type:
ceramics
Decorative Arts
Pitcher
Object Name:
Pitcher
Manufactured in:
Tunstall, England
Date:
ca. 1875–85
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Of slightly conical form with circular mouth and short pinched spout, the rectangular handle with curved corners. Cream-colored body with brown Japanese-inspired transfer printed deocration: wide band just under mouth showing panels of geometric decoration and two landscapes with either hunting dog or birds; on either side of pitcher is an oval ring of flowers, buds and leaves surrounding a medallion with abstract leaf-and-stem pattern; geometric pattern along back of handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Paul F. Walter Collection
