Tureen
ca. 1735-1748 (made)
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In the form of a naturalistically modelled and painted melon, on a plate painted in grand feu colours with 'India' flowers and insects
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in colours |
| Brief description | Tureen with fixed stand and cover, made by Hannong's pottery factory, Strasbourg, about 1735-1748 |
| Physical description | In the form of a naturalistically modelled and painted melon, on a plate painted in grand feu colours with 'India' flowers and insects |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'kg' painted in grey-green |
| Gallery label | Gallery 128 Decant 2003
Possibly intended for serving sugar during the dessert course.(07/06/2004) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Stuart Gerald Davis |
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| Accession number | C.208&A-1951 |
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| Record created | June 7, 2004 |
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