The gift of the Hans Syz Collection in 1995 endowed the Museum with nearly three hundred examples of European and Asian ceramics meticulously acquired by Swiss-born collector Dr. Syz (1894–1991) to chart the migration of models and patterns from East to West. Documenting a continuous process of influence and adaptation, these pieces provide a discriminating review of the nuances of stylistic change resulting from three centuries of trade.
Credit: The Hans Syz Collection, Gift of Stephan B. Syz and John D. Syz, 1995
1720-40
Hard-paste porcelain
0.2in
1995.268.191,.192
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