VesselsBritish19th century

One of a pair of water coolers

1800-1850

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Unglazed

Medium

Cream colored earthenware with white slip and polychrome decoration

Culture

British

Century

19th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

26.67 cm (10 1/2 in.)

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