18 October 2024

The Wadsworth Atheneum Porcelain and Earthenware Collection

I wrote about the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art here, but I thought its porcelain collection warranted its own post. Enjoy this virtual visit!

The cover photo is a porcelain tea bowl and saucer set circa 1750-1765 from China.

Bottle cooler with flasks and cover, c. 1695, Dutch, earthenware
Sevres ewer, 1854, French, porcelain
Sevres covered cup, 1842-43, French, porcelain
Plate, 1901, German, porcelain
Dish, c. 1690-1700, Chinese, porcelain
Plate, c. 1700-1720, Japanese, porcelain
Rendez-vous at the hunt, c. 1744, German, porcelain
Cavalier and lady, c. 1745-1750, German, porcelain
Sevres Partial Tea Set, 1758, French, porcelain
Sevres Tea Set, 1770, French, porcelain. Look at the edging on the tray!
Basket of flowers, c. 1740-1751, French and German, porcelain – absolutely amazing!
Some detail on the basket of flowers
Barber’s or shaving bowl, c. 1710-1720, Dutch, earthenware
Candlestick, c. 1760, English, porcelain
Vase, c. 1900, German, porcelain
Vase, 1766, French, porcelain
Vase, 1892, English, porcelain

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