European Sculpture and Decorative ArtsCeramics-Porcelain-Export1785–1800Tureen with cover is a ceramics-porcelain-export of Chinese, for Indian market origin created in 1785–1800 using hard-paste porcelain measuring Overall: 9 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (24.1 × 31.8 cm) — now part of the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hard-paste porcelain |
| Dimensions | Overall: 9 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (24.1 × 31.8 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Porcelain-Export |
| Department | European Sculpture and Decorative Arts |
| Credit Line | Helena Woolworth McCann Collection, Gift of Winfield Foundation, 1951 |
| Date | 1785–1800 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Chinese, for Indian market culture. The estimated date range is 1785 – 1800.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Tureen with cover?
Tureen with cover is housed in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Tureen with cover created?
Tureen with cover dates to 1785–1800.
What material is Tureen with cover made from?
Tureen with cover is crafted from hard-paste porcelain.
Is Tureen with cover in the public domain?
Tureen with cover is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026