Physical Qualities
Glazed porcelain, pâte-sur-pâte, gilt, 15 3/4 H x 6 3/4 Diam. in. (40 x 17.1 cm.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Donald D. Rogers, Hollywood, Florida
Object Number
2002.90
Baluster form with a tight neck, flaring at the top, and extravagant decoration overall. Black ground with white raised ornamentation in the form of putti rowing on clouds, cavorting with fish, nets, an anchor and drapery. Seashells are also featured, all against the backdrop of stars. The neck has a band of palmettes in pompeian red against gold above a wavy band of gilt leaves and grapes. The base has bands of gilt and pompeian red classical designs.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 2002; Donald D. Rogers, Pompano Beach, Florida.
Inscribed: Etched into design: overlapping initials "LB" in cloud below putti with net
Markings: BASE, underneath, (gold transfer sticker on felt) 'MINTONS (written across a globe which is surmounted by a crown)' 3 additional pressed marks - unreadable
On View: American Wing Second Floor, Scott 04/Case 1
