DepartmentLatin America

Pitcher

NamePitcher

CultureMexican

DateLate 18th - early 19th century

Place madePuebla, Mexico, North America

MediumTin-glazed earthenware with cobalt in-glaze

Dimensions9 7/16 × 5 7/8 × 6 7/8 in. (24 × 15 × 17.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Houghton Sawyer Collection, A.1969.45.73

Object numberA.1969.45.73

Collections

Mayolica

DescriptionDecorated in two shades of blue. Vertical neck covered with framed diamond diaper pattern w/ dots and rosettes at intersecting points. Lower body contains encircling band of hooked scrolls, suspended floral sprays, and nine-dot clusters. The handle contains a single dark vine.