Sauceboat

Date1750-1752

Artist/Maker Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory 1745-1769

MediumSoft-paste porcelain

DimensionsH: 1 7/8"; 4 1/4" X 3 7/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1962-39

DescriptionSauceboat, miniture, in the form of a leaf with upturned edges decorated in overglaze enamels on the exterior with two large polychrome floral sprays and with leaves and flowers in relief, four leaves forming the feet. The small loop handle is in the form of a branch. The interior is decorated with six small flowers.

Raise anchor period.Label TextThe shape of this miniature sauceboat is adapted from a Chinese example. The floral decoration is unusual in that each petal and leaf is outlined in black, giving it a hard, crisp feeling. A similar sauceboat, undecorated, is in the Colonial Williamsburg collection (accession 1962-40).Inscription(s)NoMark(s)NoProvenanceEx coll: M.G. Kaufman, Chicago