Ewer
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Porcelain
DATES
ca. 1885
DIMENSIONS
9 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 6 in. (23.5 x 15.9 x 15.3 cm)
MARKINGS
On base: company logo printed in black, "Belleeck," and "Fiamanagh, Ireland" [check that in a book], and "[-0/+ BF??]" written faintly in black chalk, indistinct handwritten pencil marks, donor's old white, rectangular paper label "5692."
ACCESSION NUMBER
1999.152.167
CREDIT LINE
Gift of the Estate of Harold S. Keller
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Ewer, white body, molded, of baluster form, terminating in a flared and pulled spout above a waisted neck bisected by a molded annular knop decorated with beading and fluting on a raised, circular foot; bilge decorated with molded fluting, beading, and neo-greque medallions overlaid with molded and applied porcelain flowers including roses, carnations, and daisies. The reverse side undecorated. A molded and applied acanthus leaves handle opposes the spout.
Very good condition, minor losses to some of the applied flowers.
MUSEUM LOCATION
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