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New photography by Pat Cagney captured with a digital camera.
Spittoon, “Rose-Centered Spray” Pattern
New photography by Pat Cagney captured with a digital camera.
New photography by Pat Cagney captured with a digital camera.

Spittoon, “Rose-Centered Spray” Pattern

Manufacturer Worcester Porcelain Company (British)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1770-75
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Credit LineOn loan from the City of Norfolk, gift of Elise and Henry Clay Hofheimer II
Object numberL2005.10.71
On View
On view
DescriptionThis is a 'Rose-Centered Spray' and 'Pine Cone' Pattern Cuspidor. The spherical body transfer-printed on one side with a cluster of a rose and narcissus, on the reverse with flowers and a pomegranate, and on the sides with an insect and a floral or fruit sprig, the broad flaring circular rim with three sprigs of fruit. Crescent mark in underglaze-blue.
ProvenanceHenry Clay Hofheimer, II