Cream Pitcher
Artist
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
(French, founded 1756)
Artistdecorated by
Pierre-Antoine Méraud
(French, about 1735–1791)
Date1754
Mediumsoft paste porcelain
Dimensions12.4 x 13 cm (4 7/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
Markingscrossed L, enclosing date letter B (1754) above an S.
Credit LineTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis Collection
Object number1940.231
DescriptionWhite ground with polychrome flower sprays placed randomly. The bulbous body supported by three feet in the form of stylized tree stumps and branches. Handle in form of stylized white and gold branch. The branches of the feet are produced as openwork as are the sprays of flowers which connect them to the body of the pitcher. These sprays are raised motifs as are the ones emanating from the handle. A fly-like insect to lower right of spout.Crossed L, enclosing date letter B(1754) above an S.ProvenanceComte Cheniniac; Theodore T. and Mary G. Ellis, Worcester, MA. Collection Paul Kron #9, 1927. Ellis Collection, 1940.
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