Milk jug and cover

ca. 1793

Place madeChina

Porcelain, overglaze enamels, gilding

Overall: 5 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 3 1/2 in. (14.6 × 12.1 × 8.9 cm)

Gift of Mrs. Carrie E. Karstens

1927.25ab

This jug was given by Clarkson Crolius (1773-1843) to Elizabeth Meyer (ca. 1774-1856) at the time of their marriage in 1793. Crolius was a New York potter and politician.

DescriptionSmall milk jug with cover with gilded berry knop and blue leaf; blue enamel band with gold stars around rim of cover and jug; love birds holding red flowers on black and gold striped perch encircled by "O" shape with round center and oval exterior filled in with blue enamel and gold stars; interlaced receded handles terminating in molded, blue enameled sprays; the oval is encircled by a rust and gold lappet band.

ClassificationsCERAMICS