Covered Vegetable Dish
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese
Dateca. 1795
MediumPorcelain | Enamel
DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (22.2 x 11.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number77.1149
Not on view
DescriptionOval covered vegetable dish with "JSMCR" monogram. Slightly lobed dish and cover. Each has wide borders of sepia and gilt designs intricately painted in a feather motif, hatch marks, and tiny gilt pendants. A similar, narrower band encircles central area with monograms (2 on lid and one on dish) within an oval entwined with a vine. Base of dish, flat, unglazed. Lid has gilt artichoke handle.
1750-1760
