Artist/Maker
Worcester
(est. 1751)
Pitcher
1765-1790
Place madeWorcester, England, Europe
Porcelain
Overall: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
Gift of Mr. Charles E. Dunlap
1952.23a
DescriptionCabbage 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.Markingsdealer's label: on underside: "Jas A. Lewis & Son, Inc."
ClassificationsCERAMICS
