Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State

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Object Details

Maker
Unknown
Date
ca. 1760
Geography
China
Culture
China, for export
Medium
ceramic; porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 20 1/4 in; x 51.435 cm
Provenance
Charles Perry (according to label)
Inscriptions
Dealer circle label on bottom: "Charles Perry, Chinese Export Porcelain, Atlanta, Georgia". Rectangular typewritten label beneath it: "A superb 19 1/2" Christening bowl probably made for the English market, circa 1770. [...]"
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Diane W. Parker and Mr. Thomas Lyle Williams III.
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-2005.0003