Tobacco jar

Dateca. 1745-49

Maker French, Vincennes

Label TextThe shape of this French jar was inspired by tall Chinese covered jars, but its use represented another exotic commodity of the period—it stored tobacco from the Americas. The influence of the German Meissen manufactory, often seen in early decoration on Vincennes porcelain, is evident in the Meissen-style flowers inspired by woodblock prints.

Object number87.142.30

Photo CreditPhoto: Susan Dirk

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 References"Selected Works." Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1991, p. 105 Emerson, Julie, Jennifer Chen, & Mimi Gardner Gates. "Porcelain Stories, From China to Europe". Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 2000, p. 193

Credit LineDorothy Condon Falknor Collection of European Ceramics

Dimensions7 7/8 x 4 1/4 in. (20 x 10.8 cm)

MediumSoft paste porcelain