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Saucer

Chinese export

Medium/Technique Porcelain
Dimensions Legacy dimension: Diameter average 6 1/2" / 1490-93, 1495 Diameter 6 7/16" / 1494, 1497-8 Diameter 6 3/8" / 1496 Diameter 6 5/16"
Credit Line The Helena Woolworth McCann Collection—Gift of the Winfield Foundation
Accession Number51.1307c
OUT ON LOAN
On display at The Parkman House, since June 13, 1973
CollectionsEurope, Asia
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionOne of eight covered cups and saucers (see 51.1304-51.1311c). Chinese for export. Slightly concave rim with border, pattern in center.
ProvenanceHelena Woolworth McCann (b. 1878 - d. 1938), Syosset, NY; by descent to her children, Constance (Mrs. Joseph V.) McMullan, Helena (Mrs. Winston F. C.) Guest, and Frasier McCann; 1941, lent to the MFA by the children of Mrs. McCann, through the Winfield Foundation, New York; 1951, gift of the Winfield Foundation to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 10, 1951)