New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera- 2007.

Eagle Riding on a Shell Saucer

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureEnglish

Dateca. 1826-1840

MediumEarthenware

DimensionsOverall: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number77.636B

On View

Not on view

DescriptionSaucer with brown transfer designs of a shell on which is perched an eagle with the shield of the US, clutching a sheath of arrows. Behind is a halyard and a flag. The eagle also clutches an olive branch in his claw.

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