Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State

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Object Details

Maker
Unknown
Date
ca. 1785-1790
Geography
China
Culture
China, for export
Medium
ceramic; porcelain with overglaze enamels
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/8 in; x 15.5575 cm
Provenance
By descent of Ignatius Sargent of Gloucester, Massachusetts
Inscriptions
A banner inscribed with the motto "NEC QUAERERE HONOREM, NEC SPERNERE" (Neither to see not to despise honors)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Malcolm Donald, Mr. Peter A. Donald, Mrs. Deborah D. LaMontagne, Ms. Susan D. Michalski, Mr. Lloyd Malcolm Pearson, Ms. Sarah Vasques
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1997.0008.4