The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of September 13, 2026

A cylindrical white porcelain jar features straight sides and a domed lid topped with a bird-shaped knob. A vibrant bouquet centers the body, featuring a large pink rose surrounded by yellow, purple, and blue flowers with orange sprigs trailing left. Gold scalloped bands trim the base and top rim. A dark metal rim separates the body from the lid, which is adorned with smaller scattered floral clusters.

Covered Jar (Pot de tabac)

c. 1779–1789
made by

Faubourg Saint-Denis

(French)
France
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilt decoration; metal mount
Diameter: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)
The Norweb Collection 1964.517.2
Location: Not on view
  • R. Henry Norweb, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1964.517.2