Water bottle

1775-1825

Measurements

9 in x 5 in (dia)

Materials

Enameled, glazed, and gilded porcelain

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.3694

Condition Notes

The lip has a large and a small chip and accompanying cracks.  Gilding has worn away, especially around the neck.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

This bulbous bottle, with a narrow neck incorporating a ring near the top, is finely decorated.  Two reserves on opposite sides of the body show two Asian figures in a building interior.  Floral sprays alternate with the scenes.  Similar decoration occurs at the base of the neck.  Gilt decoration forming filigree decorates the background. It is worn away from use at the neck. This water bottle is similar to the accompanying bowl, accession no. 1959.3693.