Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Urn with cover
Object Number:
1969.17ab
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 8 x 6 1/4 in. ( 33 x 20.3 x 15.9 cm )
Marks:
gilded: in medallions: "J E G"
Description:
Pistol-handled porcelain urn with cover enamelled in blue and gilding; oval medallions with initials "J.E.G" and partial arms of New York; marble base.
Gallery Label:
These urns were made for John Greenwood (1760-1819) and Elizabeth (Weaver) Greenwood (1764-1831).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mary MacKaye Greenwood
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
