Tureen
Category
Ceramics
Date
1755 - 1765
Materials
ceramic
Measurements
83 mm (Height); 50 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Strasbourg
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Wallington, Northumberland
NT 582017.2
Summary
Small tureen for sweetmeats in the form of an artichoke. Covered in a brilliant green glaze, the tips of the leaves coloured in manganese brownish black. The lid set within the rising leaves of the bowl, thus forming a complete vegetable.
Provenance
Gift from Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan 3rd Bt