Title
A Hot Water Jug
Creator
Date
1773-1814
Description
A SMALL HOT WATER JUG (German, 1773-1814) by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Germany. The body and lid of the teapot are decorated with flowers on a white ground, the lid is topped by a flower bud shaped finial, and the rim of the lid and the opening of the spout are gilded. The underside is marked with Meissen maker’s mark of two crossed swords in blue with a blue star beneath them.
Cultural Origin
German
Medium
porcelain
Extent
4 1/2" x 7 1/2"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Gwendolen E. Rives.
Identifier
PSNC.6103.1a-b
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