Sauceboat
CultureChinese
Datemid-18th century
MediumPorcelain with underglaze decoration
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/8 × 8 1/4 × 4 3/8 inches (8.59 × 20.96 × 11.13 cm)
Credit LineGift of the family in memory of Gayle Zander in honor of the 75th anniversary of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Object number2008.56.8
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DescriptionLeaf-shaped, white porcelain sauceboat with scalloped rim and handle. The well of the bowl is painted in underglaze blue with a Chinese landscape of a fence, lamp and trees; the interior rim is decorated with a diaper pattern. The exterior of the sauceboat is ornamented with detailed pattern of diaper pattern and scrolls, also in underglaze blue. The top of the handle is also painted with underglaze blue.
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