Lidded Tureen
Artist
Paul Storr
(English, 1771 - 1844)
Date1812
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 × 15 3/4 inches (28.58 × 40.01 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Julius C. Shapiro in memory of his wife, Dorothy K. Shapiro
Object number71-7/4 A,B
On View
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DescriptionLarge round flat-bottomed bowl set upon 4 feet. Each foot of a volute setting upon a flat octagon covered with icanthus leaves; large icanthus leaves on bowl above each. Raised reeded pattern around lower half of bowl, gadroon border around upper edge. Two partially fluted u-shaped handles, a lion head protruding from the bowl where each end is fastened. Stepped lid with u-shaped handle similar to others. Large icanthus leaves on center of lid under handle. Marks on tureen beneath upper lip: P.S., lion passant, leopard's head crowned, date R, king's head.
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