Sauceboat and stand
CultureChinese
Dateearly 19th century
MediumPorcelain with enamel and gilding
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 × 5 3/4 × 7 3/4 inches (10.8 × 14.61 × 19.69 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Jeanne McCray Beals in memory of David Thomas Beals II, Helen Ward Beals, and David Thomas Beals III
Object number2006.9.18.A,B
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DescriptionSauceboat and accompanying stand in leaf form with scalloped rims decorated with delicate garland motif tied with a ribbon in enamel colors and gilding on the interior rims of the sauceboat and stand. The center of the sauceboat and the stand are decorated witha spray of green enameled flowers. Both forms have a monogram of an "A" encircled with an oak leaf black enamel circular cartouche at the wider end. The sauceboat has a simple handle from the top lip to the bottom edge at the more rounded end of the leaf form.
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