Title
A Chinese-export blue and white bourdaloue
Creator
Date
c. 1820-1840
Description
A Chinese export blue and white bourdaloue (chamber pot or urinal) (Chinese, c. 1820-1850) in the form of a sitting cat. The body is decorated with splotchy blue underglaze, its tail forming the handle and its head the lid. The whole is raised on a wood stand.
a = cat body b = cat head c = wood stand.
a = cat body b = cat head c = wood stand.
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
porcelain
Extent
9" x 11" x 6"
Collection
Source
Bequest of Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe, 1985.
Identifier
PSNC.2744a-c
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