Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object Number:
1952.23a
Date:
1765-1790
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
Marks:
dealer's label: on underside: "Jas A. Lewis & Son, Inc."
Description:
Cabbage leaf molded soft paste porcelain mask pitcher with the face of a sleepy bearded man below lip and a c-scroll handle; the ovoid body is printed in underglaze blue with three naturalistic flower groups each separated by a butterfly; the straight cylindrical neck is painted with two fruit garlands; the top is bordered by a broad band of molded pointed leaves; handle has a flower spray; mark in the form of a painted, open crescent.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Charles E. Dunlap
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





