Virtual Gallery Talk | New Acquisition at Rienzi

Worcester Porcelain Manufactory, Thomas Baxter, Cabinet Cup and Stand, c. 1814–16, porcelain, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the Rienzi Accessions Endowment, and Gary and Marion Glober / Photograph: Bonham, 2021
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory, Thomas Baxter, Cabinet Cup and Stand, c. 1814–16, porcelain, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the Rienzi Accessions Endowment, and Gary and Marion Glober / Photograph: Bonham, 2021
Virtual Gallery Talk | Cabinet Cup and Stand
This Worcester porcelain cup depicts Mirza Abu’l Hassan Khan (1776–1845), the Persian ambassador sent to the English court in 1809. A figure of much fascination while in England, he was the subject of prints and poetry and was even depicted on porcelain objects. Find out more about Cabinet Cup and Stand, newly acquired by Rienzi, during this virtual talk with assistant curator Misty Flores. Originally scheduled for April 19.
July 12, 2022
Free / Via Zoom
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