Epergne Basket
Dateca. 1780
Artist/Maker
Leeds Pottery
OriginEngland, Leeds
MediumLead-glazed earthenware (cream-colored earthenware / creamware)
Dimensions1980-217,A&B: OH: 16 3/4" (including basket); OW (body): 13 1/8" ; W: 12 1/8" (at feet); OD: 11 7/8" (at feet).
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Laver
Object number1980-217,B
DescriptionEpergne central basket of cream-colored lead-glazed earthenware (creamware). The basket is bowl shaped with a squared rim that flares into four points. Under the rim is a band of incised or pierced decoration. The basket is made to rest on the top of the stand (G1980-217, A).Mark(s)Number stamped in each arm receptacle
