Pitcher
MakerMade by
Unknown
Datemid 19th century
MediumMold-formed ironstone with gilded decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 6 5/8 x 5 3/8 x 3 5/8in. (16.8 x 13.7 x 9.2cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Dr. Annie C. Miller
Object number1941.9.1.42
DescriptionOctagonal, white ironstone pitcher 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).
The pitcher sits on a wide octagonal base, narrows slightly at the neck, then flares slightly at the rim. A mold-form handle is attached to the rim opposite the spout. Gilding is applied in thin bands at the foot, rim, and handle. There is a thicker band of gilding circling the neck of the pitcher. There is light crazing over all the surfaces of the pitcher.
The pitcher sits on a wide octagonal base, narrows slightly at the neck, then flares slightly at the rim. A mold-form handle is attached to the rim opposite the spout. Gilding is applied in thin bands at the foot, rim, and handle. There is a thicker band of gilding circling the neck of the pitcher. There is light crazing over all the surfaces of the pitcher.
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