Object Details
Maker
Unknown
Date
ca. 1795-1810
Geography
China
Culture
China, for export
Medium
ceramic; porcelain with overglaze enamels
Dimensions
Overall: 3/4 in x 6 1/4 in; 1.905 cm x 15.875 cm
Provenance
By descent in the Sargent family to the donors
Inscriptions
A banner inscribed with the motto "NEC QUAERERE HONOREM, NEC SPERNERE" (Neither to see not to despise honors)
Credit Line
Gift of Misses Aimee and Rosamond Lamb
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1985.0043.3