Collection Highlights
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object name
Pitcher
Date
1810-1840
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/4 x 5 x 2 1/2 in. ( 13.3 x 12.7 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Pearlware "Pratt ware" pitcher with relief molded decoation; one side has heart-shaped reserve with image of two children, one with doll and one with dog, inscribed "SPORTIVE" and "INNOCENCE"; other side has heart-shaped reserve with children playing, inscribed "MISCHIEVOUS" and "SPORT"; molded foliate decoration at neck and base; blue, yellow, green, and light brown highlights.
Object Number
INV.12751
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
