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Donnell Service Platter Monogramed “JAD” for Covered Soup Tureen

c. 1800-1805

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Donnell Service Platter Monogramed “JAD” for Covered Soup Tureen

c. 1800-1805

Physical Qualities Porcelain with overglaze enamel and gold decoration, 1 13/16 × 14 13/16 × 11 7/8 in. (4.6 × 37.7 × 30.2 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Minna Lürman
Object Number 1923.4.1c
These three pieces from an extensive Chinese export dinner service are emblazoned with a pseudo-armorial shield bearing the gilded initials “JAD” for John and Ann Donnell of Baltimore. The shield is further embellished with famille rose flowers. All the pieces were made at the Jingdezhen kilns, using hard-paste porcelain, with overglaze enamel and gilt decoration.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1923; Minna Lürman, Baltimore

Inscribed: Initials 'JAD'

Maker (Chinese export ware)

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