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Covered Sauceboat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Sauceboat is a white ceramic piece with a domed lid and two handles attached to its body on either side. The lid features a decorative knob on top. The body and lid have black decorative elements and patterns. The body of the sauceboat displays a monogram within a wreath. The sauceboat is adorned with black bands around the lid and body. It has a circular base. The sauceboat appears to be displayed against a dark background. The artist of the Covered Sauceboat is Spode.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1800
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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