Museum Collections
Luce Center
Creamer
Object Number:
1956.141e
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
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.