Chelsea Asparagus Tureen
ManufacturerManufactured by
Chelsea Porcelain Works(English, c. 1745–1769)English, c. 1745–1769
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Chelsea Asparagus Tureen
Date1756
MediumSoft-paste porcelain
Dimensions(Assembled): 4 1/4 × 7 3/8 × 3 7/8 in. (10.8 × 18.8 × 9.9 cm)
(.A, Base): 2 1/2 × 7 3/8 × 3 7/8 in. (6.4 × 18.8 × 9.9 cm)
(.B, Lid): 2 3/8 × 6 9/16 × 3 7/8 in. (6 × 16.7 × 9.8 cm)
(.A, Base): 2 1/2 × 7 3/8 × 3 7/8 in. (6.4 × 18.8 × 9.9 cm)
(.B, Lid): 2 3/8 × 6 9/16 × 3 7/8 in. (6 × 16.7 × 9.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, museum purchase funded by the Director's Accessions Endowment
Object number2026.78.A,.B
Non exposé
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Department
RienziObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Base: Inscribed in red glaze: No 28
Base: Marked in red glaze: [anchor]
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