Collection Highlights
Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter ), 1732/40-1836
1796
1867.314
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Creamer
Object name
Creamer
Date
1810-1820
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 4 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 11.7 x 17.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description
Helmet-shaped "Canton" porcelain creamer with broken twig handle and circular, flared foot and molded scallops around lower half of body; blue underglaze decoration depicts a Chinese river scene with a large pagoda; "Nanking" borders of trellis diaper and spear and post bands, embellished by gold bands.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number
1956.141e
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
