Tureen
Dateca. 1725-30
Label TextIncreased European trade in the eighteenth century resulted in a tremendous influx of novel and extraordinary treasures from distant ports. The monkey on this tureen represents the allure of the exotic, just as the floral decoration and palette evoke far-off Japan. This tureen is from one of the earliest known services produced by the Du Paquier manufactory in Vienna, the second hard-paste porcelain manufactory established in Europe.
Object number69.171
ProvenanceCollection of Mr and Mrs Henry and Martha Isaacson, unknown purchase date until December 1969; gift from Mr and Mrs Henry and Martha Isaacson to Seattle Art Museum, Washington, 1969
Photo CreditPhoto: Paul Macapia
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Porcelain Stories: From China to Europe", February 17, 2000-May 7, 2000 (2/17/2000 - 5/7/2000)Published ReferencesEmerson, Julie, Jennifer Chen, & Mimi Gardner Gates, "Porcelain Stories, From China to Europe", Seattle Art Museum, 2000, pg. 138Credit LineGift of Martha and Henry Isaacson
Dimensions7 3/4 x 8 1/8 x 14 in. (19.7x 20.6 x 35.5cm), height includes finial
L.: 14 in.
MediumHard paste porcelain