overall: 10 3/8 in x 6 5/8 in x 4 7/8 in; 26.3525 cm x 16.8275 cm x 12.3825 cm
Object Name:
measure
Place made:
France: Centre-Val de Loire, Chartres
Date made:
late 18th century
Description:
Chartres type bulbous or bellied flagon or pichet with a high collar cut away at back for the flat inset lid; pinched spout. Double-bud thumb piece and wedge extension. Molded bands around top of neck, shoulder, and lower body above flared base. Few incised lines remain around body. Strap handle with stepped thumbrest and short round terminal. Bottom underside is struck with two marks, one almost entirely effaced while the other has a star over interlocking "C"s, that are surrounded by scratched graffiti, most illegible but includes "Puolä(?) land", "1776", "(???) nasse / 1774".
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Constance Dwan Wylie (Walker Gill Wylie Collection)
