Monteith
In addition to his ornamental vases, Wedgwood produced an incredible variety of shapes in creamware for the table. This monteith, a type of vessel used to cool wine glasses, demonstrates the firm’s ability to combine naturalistic elements such as the scalloped leaves with a restrained elegance of form.
Artwork Details
- Title: Monteith
- Maker: Josiah Wedgwood and Sons (British, Etruria, Staffordshire, 1759–present)
- Date: ca. 1775
- Culture: British
- Medium: Creamware (glazed earthenware)
- Dimensions: 12" length
- Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
- Credit Line: Partial and Promised Gift of Frances F. Bretter and Leo D. Bretter, in celebration of the Museum's 150th Anniversary, 2020
- Object Number: 2020.87.6
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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