Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State

United States of America flag

Web Property of the U.S. Department of State

Chinese Export Swatow Porcelain Blue and White Bowl and Cover Made for the Southeast Asian Market

Home / Explore The Collection
Close

Object Details

Maker
Unknown
Date
Ming dynasty; ca. 1600
Geography
China
Culture
China, for export
Medium
ceramic; porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/2 in x 4 7/8 in; 6.35 cm x 12.3825 cm
Provenance
Probably found in Indonesia, purchased from Maria Worthington, Philippines, by Elizabeth Ann Swift Cronin, to Rooms as gift of donor in 1964-1965.
Inscriptions
None
Credit Line
Gift of Paul D. Cronin in honor of Elizabeth Ann Swift Cronin, Foreign Service Officer
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-2011.0011.4