Compotes

Datemid 19th century

MediumMold-formed porcelain with gilding

DimensionsComponent (height x diameter of .37): 4 3/8 x 8in. (11.1 x 20.3cm) Component (height x diameter of .38): 4 3/8 x 8 1/8in. (11.1 x 20.6cm)

ClassificationsCeramics

Credit LineGift of Dr. Annie C. Miller

Object number1941.9.1.37-.38

DescriptionPair of round, porcelain compotes with 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).

Each compote consists of a circular bowl with a flared rim sitting on a column and foot. There are four bands of gilding circling the foot and column, and an additional band of gilding circling the outside of the bowl. The inside of the flared rim is decorated with a band of gilding, while a small circular band of gilding is located in the center of the bowl. The band of gilding at the rim of the bowls is worn on each compote. The remainder of the gilding shows lesser signs of wear.

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