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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Saucer
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Saucer

Artist Unknown
CultureChinese
Date1785-1800
MediumCeramic | Enamels | Gilt
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Winfield Foundation
Object number55.3.47
Not on view
DescriptionSaucer from a set consisting of saucer, handleless cup, soup plate, and plate. Armorial with landscape reserves on rim. Arms "Adaraujo de Acebedo".

Label TextChinese Export Cup and Saucer and Plate, ca. 1795-1800 Porcelain with enamel and gilded decoration Gift of the Winfield Foundation 55.3.47-.49 This cup and saucer and plate are part of a large dinner service decorated with the Portuguese arms of António de Araújo de Azevedo, 1st Count da Barca (1754-1817). The Count was a writer and bibliophile and an Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences in Lisbon. A noted European diplomat, the Count became Prime Minister and Councilor of State in Brazil. Exhibition History"Reopening of the Joan P. Brock Galleries," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Va., Opening in March of 2008.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
1785-1800
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
1785-1800
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
1770-1785
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
ca. 1805
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
1770-1785
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
1770-1785
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
1760-1770
Image scanned and color-corrected by Pat Cagney.
Unknown
1760-1770
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
1760-1770
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
1770-1785
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
ca, 1750
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
1790-1800