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Covered Tureen (Terrine du roi)
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This tureen’s striking green background, or <em>fond vert</em>, was a major advancement for the Sèvres Porcelain Factory, known for their innovation in and mastery of color. Traditionally the largest, most expensive item in an 18th-century French dinner service, this tureen was part of a porcelain dining set presented to King Frederick V of Denmark by French King Louis XV in 1758.
| Artist / Maker | Sèvres Porcelain Factory |
|---|---|
| Date | 1756–57 |
| Culture / Origin | France, Sèvres |
| Medium | soft-paste porcelain with enamel and gilt decoration |
| Dimensions | Overall: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.); Container: 15.9 x 22.6 x 16.5 cm (6 1/4 x 8 7/8 x 6 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
French national ceramic factory. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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