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Soup Tureen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Soup Tureen by artist is a white ceramic dish with a lid and a small finial on top. The lid and body of the dish have a rounded shape. There are two gold handles on either side of the dish. The dish features a white background with a gold rope-like design around the top and bottom edges of the lid and body. There are also floral designs and two identical colorful crests or coats of arms on the lid and body. The crest or coat of arms features a shield with a design and is surrounded by flowers and other foliage. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 446 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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