Covered Tureen
The image shows a white ceramic tureen with a lid and a handle on either side. The tureen is white with a scene painted on it in black. The scene appears to depict people in traditional dress standing in a room. The lid is also white with a beaded edge and features a metal figurine on top. The figurine appears to be a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of another animal. The handles on either side of the tureen are shaped like animal heads. The background of the image is gray. The title of the piece is "Covered Tureen" and the artist is not specified.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 17th–early 18th century
- Medium
- Porcelain painted in underglaze blue with gilded biscuit decoration
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 567 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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