Physical Qualities
Earthenware, platinum and gold decoration, 17 x 13 1/2 in. (43.2 x 34.3 cm.)
Credit Line
Purchase with exchange funds from Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Frantz
Object Number
2011.326
Recalling Japanese lacquer wares, this voluminous jardinière is more richly decorated than most earthenware pieces made at Minton’s ceramics factory. The planter is covered with stylized Japanesque floral decoration, executed in precious platinum and gold, scattered over a deep red ground. The ceramic base imitates an Asian carved wood stand on which precious porcelains were displayed.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 2011; Nicolaus Boston Antiques, County Limerick, Ireland
Markings: Red transfer: globe & retailer Daniell, Wigmore Street, London (retailer mark); gilt E2766 X N; four illegible impressed marks; partial brown transfer "England" in oblong cartouche.
On View at the BMA
