Art Institute of Chicago

Tureen with Cover and Stand

Artist unknown (Chinese, made for the American market)

Date

c. 1787–90

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain, glaze, with enamels in colors, and gilding

Culture

China

Department

Arts of the Americas

Institution

Art Institute of Chicago

This tureen is from a service owned by Elias Morgan (1770–1812) of Connecticut. The Morgan set, displaying the coat of arms originally used by his Welsh ancestors, is one of the few armorial services made for the American market.

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