Cream Pitcher
MakerMade by
Unknown
Datemid 19th century
MediumMold-formed porcelain with gilding
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 4 3/8 x 5 x 2 1/2in. (11.1 x 12.7 x 6.4cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Dr. Annie C. Miller
Object number1941.9.1.4
DescriptionRectangular, porcelain cream pitcher with canted corners and gilded decoration. Part of a large group of white and gold teawares made of a white ceramic, porcelain in most cases, with gilding as the only decoration. The group consists of one large teapot (.1a,b), one smaller teapot (.2a,b), two cream pitchers (.3 and .4), one slop bowl (.5), two teacups (.6 and .7), five teacup saucers (.8,-.12), four coffee cups (.13-.16), and four coffee cup saucers (.17-.20). The group continues with ten plates in three different sizes (.21-.30), five small plates (.31-.35), one saucer (.36), two compotes (.37-.38), three lidded dishes (.39a-c-.41a-c), one pitcher (.42), one dish (.43), and a lid (.44).
The cream pitcher has a rectangular foot, sides, and rim, with canted corners and a narrow foot and neck. A curvy, molded handle is placed opposite the spout. The handle was gilded, although much of the gilding has worn off over time. There is a band of gilding at the foot, shoulder, neck, and rim of the cream pitcher. The gilding has worn off of much of the handle, rim, and neck, especially at the corners.
The cream pitcher has a rectangular foot, sides, and rim, with canted corners and a narrow foot and neck. A curvy, molded handle is placed opposite the spout. The handle was gilded, although much of the gilding has worn off over time. There is a band of gilding at the foot, shoulder, neck, and rim of the cream pitcher. The gilding has worn off of much of the handle, rim, and neck, especially at the corners.
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