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A two handled covered bowl and fitted saucer. The decorations are gold, pink, green and are floral.
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Jacob Petit

Two-Handled Covered Bowl and Fitted Saucer

Description

Maker

Jacob Petit (French, 1796-1865)

Title

Two-Handled Covered Bowl and Fitted Saucer

Year

ca. 1850

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

porcelain

Dimensions

19.1 cm (7 1/2 inches) (height)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Harold Leavitt

Object Number

1989.099.3

Type

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Trading Earth
Ceramics, Commodities, and Commerce
Apr 09, 2022 – Jul 20, 2025

Label copy

Savory sauces, soups, and broths were served from ceramic sauceboats, tureens, and two-handled covered dishes, which were often accompanied by an underplate, or stand, and sometimes a matching ladle.

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Tombstone

Jacob Petit (French, 1796-1865)
Two-Handled Covered Bowl and Fitted Saucer, ca. 1850
Porcelain with enamels, glaze, and gilding
19.1 cm (7 1/2 inches) (height)
Gift of Mrs. Harold Leavitt 1989.099.3

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