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

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Covered Vegetable Dish

Artist Unknown

Dateca. 1800

MediumPorcelain | Underglaze

DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm)

ClassificationsAsian art

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number77.976

Terms

Blue
Chinese exportware
Canton
China

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DescriptionOval tureen has flat rim with irregularly lobed edge and blue scalloped design. Dish interior and dome lid have similar design with wide blue border and scene of "chinoisserie" type containing architecture in garden scene with water, bridge and small boat. Small floral sprays on tureen exterior. All designs in underglaze blue. Lid has artichoke knob.