Name/Title
Bulb potEntry/Object ID
PM.87.26Description
Blue and white five-lobed bulb pot with a tall neck: cup-shaped top with molded shell shapes and serrated edge resting on columnar neck; body has relatively flat top and each lobed section rests on a round foot and raised round hole on top; (there is a sixth foot in center on bottom); blue decoration as follows: Two rows of shells at top, landscape on neck containing building, mountain, and tree; circular border of key design; between each of the holes on the top of the body is an "X" with four dots at juncture and four squiggly lines radiating from "X"; border at top with downward pointing arches alternating with downward pointing tripartite arches with a flower contained within each of the latter; (half flowers at top of border); four scenes on sides: Landscape consisting of trees and rocks on either side, buildings on right, one person on bridge in center and one inside building and mountains in rear; (in reverse on other side); third scene of four Chinese men with Chinese dragon raised over their heads; fourth scene consists of four figures - one in robes holding a box, one holding a hoe-like device in one hand and reaching for the box with the other; third figure with wide brimmed hat, and fourth figure carrying what appears to be two shafts of wheat on a yoke across his shoulders; border of key-like devices below.Collection
Philipsburg Manor Object CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerDate made
circa 1800Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
10 inDiameter
6-3/4 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 10 x 6 3/4 in. (25.4 x 17.1 cm)Material
Porcelain (hard-paste)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Some discoloring and a slight chip on top.General Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Reading Room, Shelf Q5
