Title
An Armorial Decorated Chinese Export Porcelain Pitcher
Creator
Date
19th century
Description
AN ARMORIAL DECORATED CHINESE EXPORT PITCHER (Chinese, 19th century) with a loop handle. The small pitcher is decorated with a gilt border around the opening, floral sprays, and a shield depicting a gold roaring lion against a red ground above a banner reading "Faith & Reason United."
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
porcelain
Extent
4 1/2" x 4" x 3"
Collection
Source
Bequest of Mr. Harold S. Vanderbilt.
Identifier
PSNC.334
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