Pounce Pot

second half of 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pounce pot of soft-paste porcelain, bucket-shaped with a pierced top. Transfer-printed in underglaze blue with Chinese pavilions on one side and on the other a lake scene; round the top is a formal border.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue
Brief description
Pounce pot, soft-paste porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue, made by Lowestoft porcelain factory, England, second half of 18th century
Physical description
Pounce pot of soft-paste porcelain, bucket-shaped with a pierced top. Transfer-printed in underglaze blue with Chinese pavilions on one side and on the other a lake scene; round the top is a formal border.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.5cm
  • Diameter: 6.7cm
Style
Credit line
Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq.
Production
Date given by John Howell in 1981
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.402-1924

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Record createdApril 29, 2009
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