Collection Highlights
Batter pitcher
Date:
1798
Object Number:
1937.587
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate
Object Number:
1923.35
Date:
1710-1725
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Porcelain plate decorated in blue underglaze, iron red, and gold; floral rim decoration interrupted by 4 butterflies; trellis diaper decoration with four floral reserves on cavetto; asymmetrical spray of peonies at center.
Gallery Label:
These plates were owned by Ann (Rapelje) Duyckinck (1733-1789), who married Gerardus Duyckinck in 1752. According to the donor, these plates were given along with a set of wedding porcelain, 1923.15-1923.32.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny F. Clark
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
