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Covered tureen

Dihl et Guérhard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White and gold tureen with a domed lid and two handles. The tureen and lid have gold-colored decoration on top and a black scenic design on the gold lower half of the body. The base is white with gold trim. A small finial sits on top of the lid. Scenes with people and foliage are visible on the lid and body. The handles are gold with a scroll design at the ends. A gold and white scalloped pattern borders the lid and body.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800–1815
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
French, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 599 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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