F. K. M. Kropp. <em>Pitcher</em>, 1850–1861. Porcelain, 10 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. (26 x 24.1 x 15.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 84.127. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 84.127_PS6.jpg)

Pitcher

Artist:F. K. M. KroppWilliam Boch & Bros.

Medium: Porcelain

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:1850–1861

Dimensions: 10 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. (26 x 24.1 x 15.9 cm)

Collections:

Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 84.127

Image: 84.127_PS6.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Ceramic pitcher. Flaring foot rises to swelling, molded body; irregular rim curves upward at spout and at bifurcated twig-shaped handle. Body of pitcher is molded with stalks and ears of corn. Blue band painted at base rim, upper rim and highlights of twig handle. Molded corn highlighted with gilding. Upper spout is elaborate rococo cartouche in gilt; at top of cartouche is Masonic emblem. In cartouche: "F.K.M. Kropp" in Gothic letters in gilt. CONDITION: Glaze crazed throughout. Crazing discolored interior, bottom. Gilding shows normal wear in spots. Blue band at rim missing color below handle, also small spot to right of this and small spot right of cartouche.

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