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Soup Tureen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain soup tureen with a rounded body and lid. The lid has a decorative handle on top. The tureen has a wide mouth and a short foot. Two small handles are on either side. The body and lid are decorated with colorful floral patterns and two crests or coats of arms. A thin brown line borders the top and bottom edges. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
600 × 435 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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