Pitcher
The distinctive form of this diminutive pitcher is among the most avant-garde designs produced by the Ceramic Art Company. The bold shape, accentuated by its angular handle and strong diagonal elements, is indebted to the forward-looking designs of British design reformer Christopher Dresser.
Artwork Details
- Title: Pitcher
- Maker: Ceramic Art Company, Trenton, New Jersey (American, 1889–1896)
- Date: 1889–1906
- Geography: Made in Trenton, New Jersey, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Belleek porcelain, with overglaze enamel decoration and gilding
- Dimensions: 3 5/8 x 2 13/16 in. (9.2 x 7.1 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Robert Tuggle, 2010
- Object Number: 2010.471.2
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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