Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State

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Object Details

Maker
Unknown
Date
ca. 1810
Geography
China
Culture
China, for export
Medium
ceramic; porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 12 7/8 in; x 32.7025 cm
Provenance
The collection of Amos Adams Lawrence, sold American Art Association, New York, 29 March - 2 April 1912. The collection of Adaline Havemeyer Frelinghuysen (1884-1963), daughter of famed painting collector Louisine Havemeyer. By descent to Peter H.B. Frelinghuysen, Jr.
Inscriptions
A shield initialed BLP; (Acc. No. 69.138.3) base inscribed with Chinese characters
Credit Line
Gift of The Honorable Peter Frelinghuysen
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1969.0138.3