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Dinnerware Set

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1760-1770

GUSN

GUSN-59542

Description

Polychrome and gilt ice bucket with handles. Round shaped with footed base, scalloped lip. Food and floral motif and crest of Saldanha de Albuquerque. Made in China for Portuguese market.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ice buckets (food service containers)
gilding
porcelain
Chinese export
Bucket, Ice
Bucket, Ice

Associated Person

McCann, Helena W.

Associated Building

Original To Beauport (Gloucester, Mass.),

People and Organizations

Saldanha

McCann, Helena W.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 1/8 (H), 7 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Constance McCann Betts McMullan

Accession Number

1982.285.4

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