Soup Plate c. 1775

This anonymous set of earthenware tableware, dating from circa 1775, is a testament to the simple elegance of 18th-century design. The set includes a soup tureen with a lid, a small sauce dish, and several plates, all made in a creamy white porcelain. While understated, the set showcases exquisite craftsmanship in its delicate molding, suggesting a refined taste for the dinner table during the period. The set is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.