Lidded Dishes
MakerMade by
Unknown
Datemid 19th century
MediumMold-formed porcelain with gilding
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height including lid x diameter of both dishes): 5 1/2 x 6 3/8in. (14 x 16.2cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Dr. Annie C. Miller
Object number1941.9.1.39ac-.40ac
DescriptionPair of round, fluted, porcelain lidded dishes with gilded decoration. Part of a large group of white and gold teawares made of a white ceramic, porcelain in most cases, with gilding as the only decoration. The group consists of one large teapot (.1a,b), one smaller teapot (.2a,b), two cream pitchers (.3 and .4), one slop bowl (.5), two teacups (.6 and .7), five teacup saucers (.8,-.12), four coffee cups (.13-.16), and four coffee cup saucers (.17-.20). The group continues with ten plates in three different sizes (.21-.30), five small plates (.31-.35), one saucer (.36), two compotes (.37-.38), three lidded dishes (.39a-c-.41a-c), one pitcher (.42), one dish (.43), and a lid (.44).
Each dish (.a) is accompanied by a lid (.b) and pierced liner (.c). The dishes each have a flared, recessed rim, a fluted bowl, short fluted stem, and a fluted foot. Three bands of gilding circle each dish: one at the rim, one at the stem, and one at the foot. Each fluted, domed, inset lid (.b) has an gilded organic finial in the center. There is a band of gilding about two thirds of the way down the lid and a second band of gilding at the rim of the lid. Each finial is not gilded in the same manner: .39b has solid gilding on the finial, while .40b has a pattern of gilding that follows the natural flower-like shape of the finial. Finally, each dish has a round pierced liner (.c) with a circular foot. Each pierced liner has one large central hole, surrounded by eight smaller holes Liner .40c has an irregular pattern of pierced holes.
The gilding on .39a-c is worn, especially at the rim of the dish and lid and on the finial of the lid. The other lidded dish, .40a-c, has some wear on the gilded rim at the corners.
Each dish (.a) is accompanied by a lid (.b) and pierced liner (.c). The dishes each have a flared, recessed rim, a fluted bowl, short fluted stem, and a fluted foot. Three bands of gilding circle each dish: one at the rim, one at the stem, and one at the foot. Each fluted, domed, inset lid (.b) has an gilded organic finial in the center. There is a band of gilding about two thirds of the way down the lid and a second band of gilding at the rim of the lid. Each finial is not gilded in the same manner: .39b has solid gilding on the finial, while .40b has a pattern of gilding that follows the natural flower-like shape of the finial. Finally, each dish has a round pierced liner (.c) with a circular foot. Each pierced liner has one large central hole, surrounded by eight smaller holes Liner .40c has an irregular pattern of pierced holes.
The gilding on .39a-c is worn, especially at the rim of the dish and lid and on the finial of the lid. The other lidded dish, .40a-c, has some wear on the gilded rim at the corners.
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