Diplomatic Eagle Lobed Tray

Dimension:  4.625 inches in length.

A small porcelain tray featuring a cobalt blue border and patriotic eagle design.

Originally presented as a gift at the First Lady's Luncheon, a prestigious tradition honoring members of Congress at the start of each U.S. Presidential term.

This piece carries historical significance as a symbol of diplomatic tradition and American heritage.

Highlights of the ceramics collection at Winterthur include nearly 5,000 Chinese export porcelain objects, many of them produced for the American market, as well as special-order wares once owned by famous historical figures.  An astonishingly wide array of American market and other table-, tea-, and ornamental ware helps illustrate the broad range of shapes available to the general consumer.