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Salt

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-28974

Description

Blue and white; oval eight-sided rectangle with network and scroll border around base and trellis border around edge of top; right-oriented landscape scene of bridge, foreground, to land with rocks and trees; boat behind bridge; two pavillions, right with tree behind, leaning out over river; two other groups of buildings on rocky outcropping.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saltcellars
underglazing
porcelain
Chinese export
Vessel, Condiment
Dish, Salt
Saltcellar
Saltcellar

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. L. P. Dean

Accession Number

1920.112

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