Potpourri jar

Manufactured by: Faience Manufacturing Co. (1881–1892)
Decorated by: Edward Lycett (American (born in England), 1833–1910)
Retailed by: A. Stowell & Co.

1884–87

Object Place: Brooklyn, Greenpoint, New York

Medium/Technique Glazed earthenware with gilt

Dimensions Overall: 19.1 x 12.7 cm (7 1/2 x 5 in.)

Credit Line Museum purchase with funds donated by the James Parker Charitable Trust

Accession Number2007.103a-c

ON VIEW
Robert P. and Carol T. Henderson Gallery (Gallery 228)

CollectionsAmericas

ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware

DescriptionGlazed earthenware potpuorri jar with deep blue, beige, and brown painted decoration, as well as raised stylized chrysanthemums in gilt on its midsection and distinctive aesthetic sgraffito on its azure base. The reticulated domed cover and the solid inner lid also with gilt decoration.

Marks Marked in turquoise "FMC" conjoined, impressed with "408," and "93" in gilt.

ProvenanceEarly history unknown, although it was retailed by A. Stowell & Co. of Boston; purchased from Associated Artists, LCC, Southport, Connecticut, 2007.