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Pitcher

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Open pitcher, tapering somewhat toward bottom, resting on three chunky feet. Glazed cloud and dragon reliefs scattered over stippled surface. Inside glazed turquoise. Handle in shape of a dragon clinging to side of pitcher. Spout cracked. Dragon handle broken, repaired with plaster and broken again.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Pascal R. Harrower
Medium
earthenware, partly glazed, moulded
Type
ceramics
Decorative Arts
Pitcher
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