Ewer

1891–97

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 706

Knowles, Taylor, and Knowles first marketed Lotus ware, a pure-white bone china, in 1891. Japanese influence is evident in this ewer’s asymmetrical design, bamboo-form neck, and applied blossoms and leaves.

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Title: Ewer
Maker: Knowles, Taylor, and Knowles (1870–1929)
Date: 1891–97
Geography: Made in East Liverpool, Ohio, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Porcelain
Dimensions: 6 15/16 x 4 1/2 in. (17.6 x 11.4 cm)
Credit Line: Friends of the American Wing Fund, 1996
Object Number: 1996.159
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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