Chamber pot

1830-1860

Measurements

7 in x 11 in x 9-1/2 in (dia)

Materials

Gilded and enameled porcelain

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.776

Condition Notes

The lid broke into at least pieces and has been repaired with staples.

Provenance

Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner

Comments

The lidded chamber pot is decorated in finely detailed panels of Chinese figures set in gardens—some with fruit trees, in front of pavilions, and distinctive Chinese railings.  The over-glaze enamels are in pink, blue, aqua, green, yellow, and orange-red, with some gilding.  The colors relate to the large body of Rose Medallion wares. 

The flat-topped cover finial has a gilt starburst against a reddish ground.  The pot body stands on a foot ring.  A single C shaped handle attached to the side has gilded decoration down the outside.