Object Details
Maker
Unknown
Date
ca. 1790
Geography
China
Culture
China, for export
Medium
ceramic; porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/2 in; x 8.89 cm
Provenance
The cipher "SS" for Samuel Shaw (1754-1794), who served in the revolution as an officer in Knox's artillery regiment, in the 3rd artillery, and on the staff of General Knox.
Inscriptions
Gilt initials SS
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. John Quentin Feller
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1989.0041