Faience. Rich, all-over, manganese violet decor of chinoiseries with figures in imaginative landscapes. Minimal chipping to the rim. Mounted with pewter foot, the lid with ball thumbpiece. Height 26.5 cm. A South German, probably Frankfurt or Hanau, pewter-mounted faience pitcher with manganese chinoiserie decor. Minor chips to the rim. South German, likely Frankfurt or Hanau. 1st quarter 18th century.