"Lotus Leaf" pattern pitcher Decorator: attributed to Théophile Frey (Swiss, 1826–1871, active United States, 1849–71)
Manufacturer: Attributed to United States Pottery Company (1849–1858)

1852–58

American Decorative Arts

On view, 1st floor, American Decorative Arts before 1900
Medium

Molded white graniteware with painted and gilded decoration

Dimensions

9 5/8 × 7 3/4 × 6 1/4 in. (24.448 × 19.685 × 15.875 cm)

Credit Line

Purchased in honor of David L. Barquist, Ph.D. 2001, with Gifts from Friends and Colleagues

Accession Number

2007.35.1

Culture
Period

19th century

Classification
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Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions, July 1, 2006–June 30, 2007," in "Japanese Art at Yale," special issue, Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2007), 202
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Additional information

Object/Work type

pitchers

Marks

Pressed into underside of foot: "[1?]5B15B" and "25D"

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