Tureen with Cover
c. 1787–90
Medium
Hard-paste porcelain, glaze, with enamels in colors, and gilding
Dimensions
11.4 × 19.7 × 11.4 cm (4 1/2 × 7 3/4 × 4 1/2 in.)
Classification
chinese export porcelain
Department
Arts of the Americas
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
3585
Art Historical Context
This elegant *Tureen with Cover*, crafted around 1787–90, exemplifies the pinnacle of Chinese export porcelain during late 18th century Made from durable hard-paste porcelain—a-fired body prized for its strength, translucency, and fine white color—the piece is adorned with vibrant overglaze enamels in multiple colors and intricate gilding. Measuring a compact 11.4 × 19.7 × 11.4 cm, it served as a luxurious serving vessel for soups or stews on elite dining tables, its lidded design ensuring practicality and grandeur. Produced in China for Western markets, particularly Europe and the Americas, ...