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Covered Urn
Chinese for export
about 1800
Medium/Technique
Porcelain, colored enamels, gilding
Dimensions
Height x width: 44.5 × 26 cm (17 1/2 × 10 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Miriam Shaw and Francis Shaw, Jr.
Accession NumberRES.35.32a-b
NOT ON VIEW
DescriptionOne of a pair, with RES.35.33a-b. Vase-shaped urn on square marbled base. Gilded pistol handles have blue leaves where they join the body. Blue and gold medallions at center of sides, with initials IHF on one side and a spray of flowers on the other. Swags descend from handles below medallions. Cover with blue and gold scale pattern, gilt finial.