the ovoid hexalobed body with a curved spout to one side below a narrow double line border and inward sloping rim, the line border repeated around the base, all surmounted by a tall 'woven rope' upright loop handle emerging from a sprig-molded floral applique and terminating in three straps, each issuing from further foliate appliques, all covered in a lustrous milky-white glaze 

Paul Mallon, Paris (according to label).
Collection of Russell M. Tyson (1867-1963).
Bequest to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1964 (acc. no. 1964.826).

There are chips to the spout, firing tears along the handle and minor glaze flaws around the foot. The surface has expected wear overall.
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