1953.0166.002 Saucer, view 1
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Saucer

  • Category:

    Ceramics

  • Place of Origin:

    Jingdezhen, China, Asia

  • Date:

    1786-1793

  • Materials:

    Porcelain (hard-paste); Lime (alkaline) glaze

  • Techniques:

    Molded, Enameled, Gilded, Painted

  • Museum Object Number:

    1953.0166.002


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Object Number

1953.0166.002

Object Name

Saucer

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Jingdezhen, China, Asia

Date

1786-1793

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Upper surface, center of reserve; Handwritten in black enamel Roman letters "SERVARE REMPUBLICAM OMNIARELIQUIT
2. Inscription; Upper surface, center of reserve; Painted in gilded, script lettering "SS"

Subjects

Society of Cincinnati; Armorial device; American themed ceramics; American ownership history (foreign manuf); American market (Chinese manufacture)

Materials

Porcelain (hard-paste); Lime (alkaline) glaze

Techniques

Molded, Enameled, Gilded, Painted

Dimensions (inches)

1.299 (H) , 5.63 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.3 (H) , 14.3 (Diam)

Object Description

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Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Catalogue] Chan, Libby Lai-Pak & Wan, Nina. 2018 The Dragon and the Eagle: American Traders in China, A Century of Trade from 1784–1900 (exhib. cat.).
Published: vol. 1, pp. 48-49, no. 1.8; p. 109 (detail). Vol. 2, p. 43, fig. 11
[Book] Palmer, Arlene. 1976 A Winterthur Guide to Chinese Export Porcelain.
Published: p. 134
[Book] Mudge, Jean McClure. 1981 Chinese Export Porcelain for the American Trade, 1785-1835. 304 p.
Published: fig. 105
[Book] Herbert, Peter & Schiffer, Nancy N. 1980 China for America: Export Porcelain of the 18th and 19th Centuries. 223 p.
Published: p. 133, with 1953.0166.002
[Book] Sargent, William R. 2012 Treasures of Chinese Export Ceramics at the Peabody Essex Museum.
Similar bowl and a teabowl from same service, two-handled cup from another service: pp.408-9, no. 222, c. 1790
[Book] Lange, Amanda E. 2005 Chinese Export Art at Historic Deerfield.
Part teaset with similar ornament plus details re Society and badge: pp. 250-53, no. 106, from original service of 45 pieces given by Samuel Shaw to Dr. David Townsend of Boston. Includes Townsend portrait, etc.
[Book] Conger, Clement E. & Rollins, Alexandra W. 1991 Treasures of State: Fine and Decorative Arts in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the U. S. Department of State.
Part tea service bearing badge of Society of Cincinnati: p. 265, no. 161, c. 1789-90, with discussion of related services, badge as design source, and involved personages.
[Book] Detweiler, Susan Gray. 1982 George Washington's Chinaware.
Object with similar decoration: p. 91 fig. 71
[Book] Detweiler, Susan Gray. 1982 George Washington's Chinaware.
History of the Society of the Cincinnati service: pp. 81-97