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Document identity
localId
132891
label
Creamer
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
id
132891
contentType
object
title
Creamer
date
1749
rights
CC0
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q80024978
genreSpecific
Ceramic
imageCount
1
source
import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 14 x 6.4 cm (5 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
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China, Chinese Export, 18th century
accession
1955.345.a
Source extras
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porcelain
tombstone
Creamer, 1749. China, Chinese Export, 18th century. Porcelain; overall: 14 x 6.4 cm (5 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Brown, 1955.345.a
collection
Decorative Arts
inscriptions
inscription
"TER GEDAGHTENIS VAN HARMANNUS LAURENTS DISCHER HOOFT VAN COMMISSARISSEN EN PRAUW VOERDERS OP BATAVIA A° 1749" (In memory of Hermann Laurents Discher Head of the Commissioners and "Prauw" [boat] Traders of Batavia, 1749).
didYouKnow
Milk jugs with lids or covers usually held warm milk for coffee or tea.
creditline
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Brown
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2026-05-29 06:50:18.025000
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132891
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Decorative Art and Design
coll
Decorative Arts
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porcelain
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1
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0
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photo
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