Name/Title
PitcherEntry/Object ID
MP.87.24Description
Pitcher with underglaze, transfer printed blue decoration: tall, slightly bulbous form with slightly flaring lip applied to body (body behind lip perforated with 16 holes in an inverted-V formation to form strainer); raised lines run around body near top and bottom; entwined double "Leeds type" handle terminates in floral and leaf designs; top edge and foot rim, wiped; overall decoration in form of medallion under lip with four stylized floral and symbol groupings, referred to as the four Chinese treasures, one in each "corner"; medallion consists of a central circle which contains four leaves in center and alternating motifs roughly resembling hearts and melons, border of four dragon figures in reserves separated by latticework in the shape of diamonds, and an exterior border of alternating "lines" and "spears"; flower and symbol groupings consist of a peony (or chrysanthemum) and other flowers and an embroidered lyre-case, checkerboard, pair of books, and a pair of scrolls; upper edge has same "Nanking" border of latticework and alternating "lines" and "spears" as seen around medallion; double blue line around base; handles decorated in blue.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerNotes
Dates: 1800 - 1833
Date made: r. 1800 - 1833Dimensions
Dimension Description
Including handleHeight
7-3/8 inWidth
6-3/4 inDiameter
5 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 7 3/8 x 6 3/4 x 5 in. (18.7 x 17.1 x 12.7 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Missing lid; few glaze separations near lower left terminus of handle; frit and dirt on bottom of foot rim; small breaks and glaze bubbles on bottom.Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
MP.87.25 a-b - Tureen - Similar itemGeneral Notes
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General NoteNote
Note: Pitcher similar to tureen and cover MP.87.25 a-b.Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Montgomery Room