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Covered tureen

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1785-1860

GUSN

GUSN-26239

Description

"Set" of tablewares married at a later date from numerous sets of examples. All are underglaze blue decoration on white body in "blue willow" pattern w/ "Canton" border of cross hatch and scallops. .25AB) Covered tureen. Rectangular body w/ sides canted outward; corners canted. Boar's head handles. "Feather" finial handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tureens
porcelain
willow (wood)
Canton (Chinese painting style)
willow (wood)
Porcelain
Canton
Willow
TUREEN

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.375 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1440.25AB

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