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Sauceboat with tray

Chinese export
about 1780

Medium/Technique Porcelain
Dimensions Legacy dimension: a) L. 7 3/8" H. 3 1/2" b) L. 7 7/16" W. 5"
Credit Line Gift of Miss Clara B. Winthrop
Accession Number53.2104a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Asia
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionOne of a pair (see 53.2103a-b). Chinese for Export. a) elliptical with short pouring lip. Twisted strap handles with flowers on body. b) lozenge shape with flaring rim.
ProvenanceThomas Lindall Winthrop (b. 1760 - d. 1841), Boston, MA (original commission); by descent to his great-granddaughter; 1953, gift of Clara Bowdoin Winthrop (b. 1876 - d. 1969), Boston, to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 10, 1953)