Cover for a Tureen

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a cover for a tureen, featuring a white porcelain base with a floral design and a small figurine on top. The base of the cover is white and rounded, resembling an oval plate. It has a ridged edge and a floral pattern painted on it in various colors, including pink, yellow, blue, and green. The flowers are depicted in different stages of bloom, with some being fully open and others still budding. On top of the cover, there is a small white porcelain figurine of a cherub or putto. The figurine is positioned in the center of the cover and appears to be made of the same material as the base. The cherub has blonde hair and is holding a flower in its right hand, which it brings to its nose as if smelling it. Its left arm is bent at the elbow, with the hand resting on its hip. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface that the cover rests on. Overall, the image presents a charming and delicate piece of porcelain art.