Porringer
Dateca. 1750
MediumLead-glazed earthenware (cream-colored earthenware / creamware)
DimensionsH: 2 1/4"; OW: 5 3/4"; Diam: 4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1976-359
DescriptionPorringer, of bulbous body with short foot. With sharp incurvate neck demarcated with incised beading and a flaring mouth. The handle of a sort of shield shape, with multi-curved top. With stippled ground and integrally-modeled sunflower (?), Potting marks are evident. The mottled brown glaze with green wash to the flower over creamy lemon ground. The body buff-gray in color. The piece unusually lightweight.Inscribedno
Markingsno
Provenancewith Jellinek & Sampson, London
Exhibition(s)
ca. 1760
ca. 1755
ca. 1755
1826-1838
1750-1765
ca. 1785
ca. 1785
ca. 1760
Late 19th century
ca. 1752
1825-1829
1765-1770