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Covered Jewel Box

Decorator M. Louise McLaughlin American
1888
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 774
This exquisite jewel box, decorated with a matt glaze and gilded flowers, is an example of china painting whereby the porcelain body was obtained from a factory, and then decorated independently. The asymmetrical composition and use of open space is derived from Japanese sources. M. Louise McLaughlin was a leader in china painting and a founding member and President of the Cincinnati Pottery Club. For other examples of her work see: 1986.307.3, 1981.432.2, L.1989.14, L.1979.137.2, and L.1987.11.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Covered Jewel Box
  • Decorator: M. Louise McLaughlin (American, Cincinnati, Ohio 1847–1939 Cincinnati, Ohio)
  • Date: 1888
  • Geography: Made in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Porcelain, overglaze gilding
  • Dimensions: 2 5/8 x 4 in. (6.7 x 10.2 cm)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of the American Wing Fund and Anonymous Gift, 1986
  • Object Number: 1986.307.2
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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