Excelsior Platter, ca. 1880 (CH 18669359)
Oval form, the white crackled ground decorated with blue Japanese-inspired tranfer-printed decoration: the rim with a wide band of abstract geometric design, with fine hatched lines, surrounding a narrow scallo... More
Saucer (USA), 19th century (CH 18493075)
Overglaze and underglaze decoration in colors of American flag, eagels, head of Liberty with decorative borders of orange, gold, and black.
Vase (USA), 1884–88 (CH 18618531)
Gray-white stoneware body, thrown. Bulbous body with tapering neck; with slightly bulging area below rim; flat foot. Covered with a deep red or scarlet glaze with slight golden luster effect. Black striations t... More
Vase (USA), ca. 1896 (CH 18618533)
Gray-white stoneware body, thrown. Elongated ovoid body with tapering neck, slightly incurving rim; no foot. Covered with a flowing glaze of orange, red, gray-green and blue-green, thick in some areas. Very fai... More
Vase (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18806083) (cropped)
Vase with curved, pear-shaped profile and broad flaring lip. Body of brown, beige, blue and white mottled and wedged stoneware to create overall marbled effect. Unglazed.
Butter Plate, mid- 19th century (CH 18431723)
Marli decorated with relief flowers, painted in overglaze colors between red lines. In center, sepia transfer print of child Diogenes in barrel.
Cup And Saucer, 1821–1837 (CH 18340365)
Cup with straight wall, tapering slightly toward base. Loop handle. Saucer with high sides. Both pieces have underglaze blue band with overglaze floral pattern in gold. Medallion reserves show painted overglaze flowers.
Floral Decoration Saucer, 1922 (CH 18633179)
Circular, with painted decoration of two flower blossoms on border, in orange and brown
Lamp, 12th–13th century (CH 18423451)
A green vase with three tiers, classical or archaic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Pitcher, ca. 1810 (CH 18634359) (cropped)
Bowl pitcher with floral relief decoration and a medallion of a boy with dog. Outlines in blue.
Serving Dish, ca. 1750 (CH 69117231)
Shell form, decorated in Chinese style with carnations, in red and blue with gilt highlights, on a blue-grey glaze.
Strainer, ca. 1760 (CH 18349671)
Curved sides, cylindrical foot, shell handle. Chinoiserie decoration of shore and fishermen, one in boat. Border of lotus flowers in rectangles, and scrolls. Pierced with round holes in two rows, at right angles.
Photo of Urn, ca. 1780 (CH 1024497203) - Public domain dedication
One of pair. Floral swag and posy decoration, cartouches with mythical scene of Orpheus playing the lyre to animals in landscapes. Bearded mascaron with faux bail handle in mouth in sculptural relief on sides. ... More
Covered Dish (USA (decorated)), ca. 1893 (CH 18472647)
a) Assymetrically-shaped white porcelain vegetable dish with two handles and b) cover with gilt curved finial. Both are decorated with floral sprays and strewn flowers, rippled and gilt rococo borders and pale ... More
Plate (USA), 1910–15 (CH 51685231-2)
Cream-colored ground with a decorative pattern of a dark blue circle on the edge from which are suspended four designs connected by fine blue lines to a fine blue inner circle, alternating with three brown brow... More
Tropics Bowl, ca. 1875–85 (CH 18669349-2)
Circular in form, the white ground with brown transfer-printed decoration, the top section showing birds (cranes?) in flight in a landscape, the lower section composed of differently shaped panels of Japanese-i... More
Vase (USA), 1894–1911 (CH 18618555-2)
Vase in the form of an apple. Light-colored clay body, molded. Spherical body with small raised neck and outward curving lip; molded flat foot. Covered with light apple green, ochre and russet flambe high glaze... More
Vase (USA), 1902–07 (CH 18802895-2)
Gray-white clay body, cast. Tall, slender, slightly cylindrical body with globular shoulder, no neck, incurving rim; no foot. Design of vertical flowers (stylized carnations) and curving leaves that rise up ont... More
Vase (USA), 1913 (CH 18618545-2)
Vase with carved geometric decoration.
Vase (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 51685221)
Unglazed/bisque pale red/brown clay, manipulated cylindrical form, very thin walls pinched to create a crimped floriform rim, rising from a folded base then twisted just above the base for about an inch then sm... More
Washington and Lafayette Mug, ca. 1810 (CH 18707535)
Cylindrical mug with red decoration on a yellow ground showing an eagle, its wings spread, above portrait ovals of Washington and Lafayette; strap handle.
Boudalou, ca. 1775 (CH 18459701-2)
Oval boat-shaped vessel with handle at high back end. White ground with red tulip on once side of body, red rose on other. Small floral spray at front.
Bowl (Iran), 13th century (CH 18423455-3)
Flaring bowl with incurvative rim. Greenish-white glaze, running in heavy drops on outside. Painted with radiating blue bands on inside and outside, and blue band on rim. Some of the component parts iridescent.
Bulb Pot (France), ca 1900 in 18th century style (CH 18707505)
Polychrome with oval medallion and scene of partially nude figures picking apples surrounded by festoons and bees on three foliate scroll feet. Top with alternating blue, yellow sunflower holes.
Photo of Dish, ca. 1790 (CH 18319703) - Public domain dedication
Deep circular dish. Incised slip decoration showing a horse and rider with sword charging to left. Symmetrical border. Pale green, sienna and blue on reddish-brown ground under a clear glaze.
Flower Bouquet, 19th century (CH 18312421-2)
Trompe-l'œil bouquet of flowers, stems tied with a striped ribbon.
Plate (Spain), late 17th century (CH 18558413)
Shallow bowl with slightly flared rim; central impression at inside bottom of the bowl, not visible from reverse; circular foot ring. Decorated in copper red; small animal (cock?) and two stylized birds to the ... More
Scholten family Tureen, Lid, And Stand, ca. 1775–95 (CH 18349723-3)
A tureen, lid and stand decorated in gilt with red details. Depicted on the set are small flowers and an emblem with a chicken, lobster, and other items. Arms are those of the Scholten family of Amsterdam who w... More
Jug (USA), 19th century (CH 18504661)
Stoneware jug with molded decoration.
Plate (USA), 1910–15 (CH 51685231)
Cream-colored ground with a decorative pattern of a dark blue circle on the edge from which are suspended four designs connected by fine blue lines to a fine blue inner circle, alternating with three brown brow... More
Plate (USA), 1917 (CH 18643223-2)
Dish with bright yellow well; border of flattened natural-colored blossoms outlined in thick black on yellow ground.
Vase (USA), 1902–07 (CH 18802897)
Buff-gray clay body, cast. Slightly bulbous body, tapering to neck with crimped molded leaf rim; two small curved handles at shoulder to rim; no foot. Design on front and back of honeysuckle blossoms and vines ... More
Vase (USA), ca. 1902 (CH 18802893)
Gray-white clay body, cast. Monumental elongated ovoid body with flaring rim; no foot. Decorated with full-length irises in full bloom with slightly whiplash leaves and stems that extend up over the body and sh... More
Allegory of America Stove Tile, late 17th century (CH 18429651)
Under an arch supported by columns is a female figure in feather skirt, holding shield and arrow, seated on a tortoise; crested with shield and two figures.
Floral Border Plate, 1919 (CH 18633171)
Circular, painted around border with vine consisting of yellow leaves and pink blossoms
Serving Dish, ca. 1750 (CH 69117225) (cropped)
Shell form, decorated in Chinese style with carnations, in red and blue with gilt highlights, on a blue-grey glaze.
Photo of Urn, ca. 1750 (CH 1024497201) - Public domain dedication
One of pair. Floral swag and posy decoration, cartouches with mythical scenes of figures and animals in landscapes. Bearded mascaron with faux bail handle in mouth in sculptural relief on sides. Creamy glaze.
Water Jug, 19th century (CH 18318585)
Tall neck with angel head applications around the body. Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
America Figure, 1722–30 (CH 18429647)
Figure dressed in diapered tunic and knee-length trousers, feather skirt and headdress, with quiver onback; seated cross-legged on cushion, holding lamp in each hand.
Blue Willow Plate, 19th century (CH 18643709-2)
Round plate with blue willow pattern and gold with diaper pattern.
Covered Dish (USA (decorated)), ca. 1893 (CH 18472647-2), Haviland & C...
a) Assymetrically-shaped white porcelain vegetable dish with two handles and b) cover with gilt curved finial. Both are decorated with floral sprays and strewn flowers, rippled and gilt rococo borders and pale ... More
Paperweight (USA), 1904–09 (CH 18801171)
pottery in the form of a scarab, green
Plate (USA), 1917 (CH 18643223)
Dish with bright yellow well; border of flattened natural-colored blossoms outlined in thick black on yellow ground.
Tile (USA), ca. 1905 (CH 51685213-2)
Press-molded low relief decoration in earth color against a yellow background. The third tile depicts the image of a Cupid figure, marked Eros.
Vase (USA), 1894–1911 (CH 18618555)
Vase in the form of an apple. Light-colored clay body, molded. Spherical body with small raised neck and outward curving lip; molded flat foot. Covered with light apple green, ochre and russet flambe high glaze... More
Cup And Saucer (France), 1903 (CH 18613127)
Public domain photo of a golden object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Cup And Saucer, ca. 1800 (CH 18340353)
Cylindrical cup; rectangular strap handle, with simulated screw heads. Saucer flat with flaring sides.
Dish And Cover, 1735–1745 (CH 18613123)
A white porcelain covered dish with a basket textured exterior. The covered dish has basket textured handles and an acorn knob.
Pitcher (France), 1882–85 (CH 18634817)
A brown colored pitcher with a very small spout and a handle. The piece is decorated with outdoor scene depicting water and birds flying above along with some flower detail around the top.
Plate (Italy), ca. 1780 (CH 18702121)
Circular plate of grayish porcelain with blue band between two gilt lines around rim; gilt-bordered circular medallion in center with polychrome landscape of rock formation of arch.
Tureen And Cover, mid- 18th century (CH 18305293)
Oval, with bowed sides, scrolled rim and handles, high scalloped foot. Tureen and cover decorated with raised scroll and shell ornament in blue, green, yellow and red on a white tin ground.
Vase (Netherlands), ca. 1905 (CH 18649161)
One of a pair; vase with bulbous vase and narrow neck leading to a flared opening. Decorated with green and red symmetrical foliage motifs on white ground.
Vase (Switzerland), 18th century (CH 18489255-2)
Bulbous footed vase decorated in yellow, green, and brown relief, with pattern of leaves and C-curves.
Wall Facing (Holland), ca. 1725 (CH 18724991)
Horizontal rectangle. Thirty-seven tiles wide and twenty-one high with opening for door or window nineteen and one-half tiles high and twelve wide. To left and right of opening, centered canopy above. Left, w... More
Wall Tile (Ottoman Empire (present day Syria)), late 16th–early 17th c...
Similar to 1951-66-3. Public domain photograph of 17th-century ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Inkwell And Cover (USA), 1903 (CH 18469383)
Rookwood inkwell with figure of rook, (2 parts)
Jug (USA), ca. 1890 (CH 18556543)
Small ovoid jug with flat circular base, circular neck with two round notched opening and high curved lip. Applied strap handle with ogival peaked top.
Pitcher (USA), 1895–1900 (CH 18800159)
Pitcher or sauceboat of thin-walled, irregular form with flat circular base; sides pinched together at one side to form handle; opposite side pinched to create trilobe spout and lip. Unglazed; fired unevenly, ... More
Scenic (USA), ca. 1914 (CH 18618543)
Scenic plaque Spanish moss with moon. Molded rectangular plaque with carved design of cypress trees covered with moss set against a moonlit sky, all within a carved border. Underglaze colors of blues, greens, b... More
Tile (USA), late 19th–early 20th century (CH 18797797)
Square molded tile of white clay, impressed on the back with inscription: "J. & J.G. Low, Patent art Tile Works, Chelsea Mass. U.S.A., copyright 1881 by J. & J.G. Low". Face of tile is stamped with imbricated s... More
Vase (USA), 1894 (CH 18802861)
White clay body, cast. Ovoid body, decorated with two herons flying along rushes. Birds in underglaze white slip (appear yellow) and rushes in green. Against a shaded background of ochre, forest green, sage ... More
Coffee Pot And Cover, 19th century (CH 18318669)
Cylindrical, spouted body with handle of porcelain and wood. Decorated with quatrefoil reserves containing landscape in purple, on a yellow ground. B) cover, flat, with landscape reserve, bronze handle and perf... More
Dish (Italy), ca. 1765 (CH 18704573)
Scalloped shell form with Chinese-style decoration and bow knot. Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public d... More
Dish, late 18th century (CH 18349611)
Molded with reeding and decorated with vine motif. Public domain photograph of ceramics dish, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mihrab Tile (Iran), 13th century (CH 18423447-2)
Horizontal rectangle. Raised blue inscription on brown and white scrolled lustre-painted ground with turquoise spots.
Photo of Plate, ca. 1775 (CH 18340343) - Public domain dedication
Scalloped marly, with twisted rays in relief. Decorated in underglaze cobalt with landscape vignette.
Vase (Netherlands), 1903 (CH 18647583)
Bottle form with square base, each of 4 sides slightly concave with two sides rising to curved, strap-like handles that branch out from shoulders and join bottle just beneath small curved lip at top of long nar... More
Verriere (France), ca. 1770 (CH 68765941)
Oval, with wavy sides and incurving scalloped edge. Curved foliate handle at either end. Decorated with horizontal gold bands twined about with laurel cables, and scattered roses and bunches of roses.
Woman's Head (Two Faces) Salt Dish, 1919 (CH 18633169)
Face of woman with floral hair/headdress on each side, one with eyes open, one with eyes closed
Worsham-Rockefeller House Wall Tiles, ca. 1880 (CH 18344983-5)
Four tiles comprising a square portion of a larger composition in Persian style. This unit centered with a quatrefoil design enclosed by four semicircular stems and decorated corners, details reserved in white.... More
Bowl (Germany), late 18th century (CH 18350583)
Public domain image of a decorated bowl, tableware, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Variety Bowl, ca. 1879–85 (CH 18669369)
Circular form with slightly concave rim, the white crackled ground with Japanese-inspired transfer printed polychrome decoration: stylized flowers and leaves on rim, the well with a panel and two medallions res... More
Carved Dragon Vase - 3 Vase, 1879–90 (CH 18802867)
Carved dragon vase (first kiln - in red); cast, cream colored stoneware body with hand-modeled dragon encirling the shoulder and neck in high relief with one leg freestanding. Cobalt blue underglaze and red ove... More
Double-handled Vase (USA), ca. 1893–1909 (CH 18618523)
Thrown, thin-walled body of attenuated ovoid form with double neck rising from shoulder; double mouth with ruffled and crumpled edges; two applied double-loop handles on left and right; low, spreading circular ... More
Jug (USA), 19th century (CH 18504659)
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.
Pitcher (USA), ca. 1893–1909 (CH 18618529)
Thrown red earthenware body with slumped, deeply folded sides, short spout, applied curved handle, and low foot. Exterior covered with variegated rose-colored glaze, with streaks of brilliant green glaze. Inter... More
Tile (USA), 1913 (CH 18801151)
Glazed tile depicting a green three story house in a neighborhood. Underneath the image says: "Hartt House Hull Street".
Tile (USA), ca. 1902 (CH 18501633)
Light buff earthenware body with press-molded design of trees in a landscape. Various mat glazes inlight green, dark green, brown and blues defined by raised partitions. The design of this tile is associated ... More
Tile (USA), late 19th century (CH 18797865)
Square, molded tile made of white clay, impressed and inscription: "J. & J.G. Low, Patent Art Tile Works, Chelsea Mass. U.S.A., copyright 1881 by J. & J.G. Low". Face of tile has plain border top and bottom, al... More
Tropics Bowl, ca. 1875–85 (CH 18669349)
Circular in form, the white ground with brown transfer-printed decoration, the top section showing birds (cranes?) in flight in a landscape, the lower section composed of differently shaped panels of Japanese-i... More
Vase (USA), 1895–1900 (CH 18800161)
Thrown thin-walled body, flat base with spreading circular foot. Curved profile body with angled shoulder turned inward and deeply ruffled at lip. Glazed exterior with deep blue, shading to green-blue at shou... More
Vase (USA), 1899–1909 (CH 18801167)
Buff-colored clay body, thrown. Elongated ovoid with slightly flaring free-formed base, incurving rim off shoulder. Modeled in low relief with attenuated pointed leaves, and around shoulder six group of four da... More
Vase (USA), 1902–07 (CH 18802895)
Gray-white clay body, cast. Tall, slender, slightly cylindrical body with globular shoulder, no neck, incurving rim; no foot. Design of vertical flowers (stylized carnations) and curving leaves that rise up ont... More
Vase (USA), 1906–15 (CH 18618541)
Buff clay body, thrown. Ovoid body with swelling at shoulder, truncated neck - no foot. Carved in relief, recessed ground, design of Spanish moss-covered oak trees encircling body, against background of underbr... More
Vessel (England), 1879–82 (CH 18634195)
Stirrup-spout bottle with spiraling abstract decoration and green glaze. Public domain reproduction of a teapot, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Miniature Tray (Austria), 1830–60 (CH 18210319)
For the miniature tea set composed of the following pieces, 1920-19-52 to -57. Oval, with concave cutouts on two diagonal axes. High convex rim, with beading in gold: flat bottom bordered with conventional flow... More
Red Ribbon Plate, 1919 (CH 18632751)
Circular, with hammer, sickle, wheat sheaf painted in center and a folded red/magenta ribbon around border.
Sailor with a Banner Figure, 1919 (CH 18632841)
Man dressed in Russian Navy outfit, leaning on post and holding rope in left hand, holding large red banner in right; his right leg raised on ledge, his head turned slightly to his left. Inscription on his hat ... More
Teapot And Cover (Germany), ca. 1765 (CH 18429587) (cropped)
Public domain photo of a 3d object, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Wall Tile (Ottoman Empire (present day Syria)), late 16th–early 17th c...
Similar to 1951-66-3. Public domain photograph of 17th-century ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Apostles Teapot And Lid, ca. 1842 (CH 18707963)
A highly decorative white teapot and lid with detail on the body, spout and handle. The center has panels depicting figures in an outdoor scene.
Voltaire Bust, late 18th century (CH 18349803)
On ivory-colored ceramic base bearing name "Voltaire," is bust of Voltaire in long powdered wig with head turned slightly to his right. He wears a rose coat open to show rose-dotted waistcoat and white cravat e... More
Cattails Vase, 1909–15 (CH 18618553)
Tan-colored stoneware body, cast. Tall cylindrical body tapering outward at base. Design of cattails in relief around body. Covered with green matte glaze with ochre effects defining the design, called "verte a... More
Cup And Cover (USA), 19th century (CH 18493079)
Overglaze and underglaze decoration in colors of American flag, eagels, head of Liberty with decorative borders of orange, gold, and black.
Tile (USA), 1902–09 (CH 18801143)
Light buff earthenware body with press-molded design of lion on haunches backed by stylized trees and landscape. Tan, cream, light blue, and green mat glazes defined by raised partitions.
Vase (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18806083)
Vase with curved, pear-shaped profile and broad flaring lip. Body of brown, beige, blue and white mottled and wedged stoneware to create overall marbled effect. Unglazed.
Vase (USA), ca. 1909–10 (CH 18618519)
Bronze-plated vase with six inlaid scarabs. White clay body, semi-porcelain, cast. Bulbous body with long slender neck with slightly flaring rim. Raised ribs on neck and extending down body, incorporating six ... More
Blessed is Free Labor Plate, 1919 (CH 18632817)
Circular; the center painted with image of farmer sowing seeds, fields and rainbow in background; the border with farm and industrial tools, red star,and the slogan, in Russian, "Blessed is free labor".
Bowl (Iran), 13th century (CH 18423455-4)
Flaring bowl with incurvative rim. Greenish-white glaze, running in heavy drops on outside. Painted with radiating blue bands on inside and outside, and blue band on rim. Some of the component parts iridescent.
Cup And Lid, late 18th–early 19th century (CH 18312065)
Porcelain cup and cover with a decorated handle and gilt initials belonging to a serving set.