Sauceboat 1745 - 1775

This 18th-century Sauceboat, attributed to the Whieldon type, is an example of English earthenware, now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The ceramic vessel is decorated with a marbled glaze, featuring a blue, white, and brown swirling pattern. The Sauceboat features a distinct, dragon-shaped handle and three stylized feet, adding a touch of whimsy to its functional form. The intricate design and the bold colors of the marbled glaze, characteristic of the Whieldon type, demonstrate the artistic trends of the mid-18th century.