Pilgrim flask 1875 - 1883

This "Pilgrim flask" is a ceramic piece created by the Chelsea Keramic Art Works between 1875 and 1883. The flask, which is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a round body with a blue glaze and a relief design of two birds perched in foliage. The ornate design and glazed finish are characteristic of the aesthetic popular during the late 19th century. This piece exemplifies the ceramic artistry of the Chelsea Keramic Art Works.