Chocolate Pot

• Medium: Porcelain
• Geographical Location: China
• Dates: ca. 1800
• Dimensions: Height: 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) Diameter of base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
• Markings: Under spout (in script, in gold): "F.W."
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 6H13, 4F
• Accession Number: 41.1212
• Image: 41.1212a-b.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0, 1966

Catalogue Description:
Chocolate pot; cylindrical body, flared at center, with cover. "C"-shaped handle of two entwined elements attached to body with leaf decoration. Circular sepia medallion on each side of center body showing architectural view, polychrome floral and fruit bands on upper part of body and on lid. Gilded lion finial CONDITION: Chipped.