Posset pot

OriginLondon, Greater London, England

PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)

Date1674

MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.

DimensionsOverall: 16 x 27 x 16.5 cm (6 5/16 x 10 5/8 x 6 1/2 in.)

MarkingsInscribed with initials 'M:C' and date '1674'

DescriptionPosset pot of cylindrical shape, the double S scroll handles painted with dashes in blue and applied with green dragons. Supported on three bird feet, the spout is painted with leaves in blue. The body is painted in bright shades of blue with four seated figures of Chinese men in a continuous landscape, with plants and rocks, and an amusing sun-ray motif.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.439

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Earthenware - Delftware

Collections

Status

On view