Milk jug with cover

19th century

Not on view

The gift of the Hans Syz Collection in 1995 endowed the Museum with nearly three hundred examples of European and Asian ceramics meticulously acquired by Swiss-born collector Dr. Syz (1894–1991) to chart the migration of models and patterns from East to West. Documenting a continuous process of influence and adaptation, these pieces provide a discriminating review of the nuances of stylistic change resulting from three centuries of trade.

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Title: Milk jug with cover
Date: 19th century
Culture: German, Rauenstein
Medium: Hard-paste porcelain
Dimensions: Height: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain
Credit Line: The Hans Syz Collection, Gift of Stephan B. Syz and John D. Syz, 1995
Object Number: 1995.268.263a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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