Napoleon III Serving Bowl

Name/Title

Napoleon III Serving Bowl

Entry/Object ID

254

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

John H. Harjes, Paris

Notes

Date: 1894 Credit Line: Gift of Mr. John H. Harjes of Paris Means of Accession: gift

Made/Created

Artist

Sèvres Factory

Date made

1870 - 1871

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Height

3-3/8 in

Diameter

9 in

Material

Hard paste porcelain

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

Designs for porcelain dishes became more and more specialized through the 19 th century. Here you will see a few of the specialized dishes in Napoleon III’s service, including the relish dish (left) and sauce boat (right), as well as the underliner in the back that was used under a bowl or jug, much like a saucer under a teacup.