Collection Highlights
Tontine Coffee House, N.Y.C.
ca. 1797
1907.32
oil on linen, lined to fiberglass
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Luce Center
Pitcher: blue on white floral motif
Object name
Pitcher: blue on white floral motif
Date
1780-1790
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 9 1/4 x 8 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. ( 23.5 x 21.9 x 16.5 cm )
Description
Porcelain pitcher with interlacing reeded strap terminating in gilded floral sprays; decorated in underglaze blue with abstract floral patterns featuring peonies at center; medallion under spout with four petaled flower at center and four abstract animals; trellis diaper band with post and spear border around rim.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number
1939.235
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
