American Ceramics & Ceramic National Exhibition Archive

Identifier

88.11

Date

circa 1876 (Date created)
1988 (Date acquired)

Measurements

9.75 in H x 9.75 in W

Description

Large, ovoid, pitcher with tusked-walrus-head spout, and handle in the shape of a bear. Relief designs decorate both sides. On one side are a bearded Uncle Sam, figure of Gambrinus holding a mug of beer, and a ram atop a barrel, which is impressed with the pottery's initials. The opposite side depicts a man with a large sword grasping a Chinese man at the neck.

Credit Line

Museum Purchase