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Sauceboat

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-3828

Description

Border: bands of gold and reddish brown with gold swag and tassle; border around well: gold dots with reddish brown centers; central sepia-colored landscape scene with gold in oval: trees, left with house and pine tree, right; cipher "JL" in sky. Gravy boat: scenic medallion under mouth; reeded twisted handles with gilt, florid terminals.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sauceboats
painting (coating)
porcelain
underglazing
Chinese export
Dish, Serving
Sauceboat
Sauceboat

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 3/8 x 7 1/2 x 3 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Theodora Willard

Accession Number

1937.355

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