Additional Image:

A side view of the tureen revealing the molded lion's head handles and finial.

 

This view reveals the additional pattern printed on the interior of the tureen base.

 

Shape Type: Dinner & Dessert Wares

Pattern Type: Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes

Series Type: Chinese Sports

Date: c. 1810-1815

Dimensions:

  • Height: 5.50 in (13.97 cm)
  • Length: 8.25 in (20.955 cm)
  • Width: 4.25 in (10.795 cm)

Maker: Minton

Worker's Mark:

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Description:

An earthenware covered sauce tureen printed in blue underglaze and overglaze enameled in several colors in the Chinese Sports #2 pattern as recorded in the TCC Pattern and Source Print Database. Minton also used this pattern on painted bone china and recorded it as pattern #539 c.1810.  Pearlware versions are found on both dinner wares and tea wares.  Each piece in a service portrays...


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