Tureen
Datec. 1815
MediumPorcelain with underglaze polychrome ornament and gilding
Dimensions10 1/4 × 13 3/8 × 8 7/8 inches (26 × 34 × 22.5 cm)
Markingspainted on bottom: C and reverse C intertwined; impressed into side of base: Mo
Credit LineGift of James A. Williams.
Object number1976.1.17.a-.b
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThe single sprays of flowers that surround the lid and base of this tureen evoke the depictions of flowers in botanical studies and other scientific materials that became increasingly popular throughout the 18th century. Following a tradition that began with medeival herbariums that documented medicinal plants, natural historians often accompanied their texts describing flowers and plants with actual samples pasted in books or detailed illustrations of them. This method of depiction made its way onto a variety of materials, from textiles to ceramics.
Text written for 'Lingua Flora,' on view from June 21–September 8, 2024.
