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Sugar bowl and lid

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Molded creamy-grey porcelain body. (a) Spherical body with circular foot ring and flared circular neck. Looped handles. Red line around neck and in middle of handle on both sides. (b) Cover with internal bezel; exterior flat and centered with outward-tapered flat-topped finial. Red line around edge of cover and round top and bottom of finial.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Designer
Hermann Gretsch, German, 1895–1950
Manufacturer
Arzberg Porzellanfabrik, founded 1887
Date
1930–31
Credit Line
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
7.5 x 14 cm (2 15/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Type
ceramics
Decorative Arts
Sugar bowl and lid
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