Comport, Ornate Summer House

Item Number: D125
Shape Type: Comport
Pattern Name: Ornate Summer House
Date: c. 1810-1830
Dimensions: H 5″, L 10.75″, W 8.5″
Maker: Unknown
Maker‘s Mark: Unmarked
Description:
An earthenware comport, printed in blue. The pattern is a fanciful interpretation of a Chinese garden scene with three figures conversing in the foreground and an elaborately designed summer house perched high on a rock. A crane is seen in flight and a second landing on the ground, lower right. The elegantly designed wide border consists of linear shapes and scrolls. A plate in this same pattern is also included in this collection, see P65.  Also included in the collection is a commemorative jug in this pattern, see J179.
Condition: Very good. Minor wear to one corner and chip to the foot occurring prior to firing the