Earthenware pitcher with blue transfer-print pattern "Chasing the Ostrich." Scene of three men with spears on horseback chasing two ostriches. Three other men on foot with bow and arrows. Exotic landscape and buildings in the background. Scalloped rim and molded scroll handle.
pitchers (vessels)
earthenware
transfer printing
ceramic glaze
molding (forming)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher
"CHASING THE OSTRICH." (Text in cartouche)
Original To Fowler House Main House,
Unknown
8 x 9 1/2 x 7 (HxWxD) (inches)
Museum Accession
1934.2967
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