What Do You Know About Germain Royal Soup Tureen

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Over the years, tureens have appeared in many different forms such as?
- Round
- Rectangular
- Wildfowl
- All of the above

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A Germain Royal Soup Tureen is a serving dish for foods such as soups or stews, often shaped as a broad, deep, oval vessel with fixed handles and a low domed cover with a knob or handle. Take a quiz and learn about this antique

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2.

Tureens may be ceramic, either the glazed earthenware called?
- Faience
- Porcelain
- Silver
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

The correct answer is "All of the above" because tureens can be made from ceramic materials such as faience and porcelain, as well as from silver. Ceramic tureens can be made from glazed earthenware called faience or from porcelain, which is a type of ceramic made from fine clay. Silver tureens, on the other hand, are made from the precious metal silver. Therefore, all three options mentioned in the answer are correct materials from which tureens can be made.

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3.

They are customarily standing on an undertray or platter made en-suite, firstly used in?
- Britannia
- Rome
- France
- Germania
Correct Answer

A. France

Explanation

The undertray or platter that they are standing on is customarily made en-suite, which means it is specifically designed to fit with the rest of the setup. This practice was first used in France.

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4.

The tureen as a piece of tableware called a pot?
- Oille
- Vase
- Winery
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Oille

Explanation

The correct answer is Oille. A tureen is a type of pot or container used for serving soup or stew. Oille is a term that refers to a type of pot used for cooking or serving food. Therefore, the answer Oille is the most appropriate option as it accurately describes the tureen as a piece of tableware called a pot.

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5.

A Catalan provincial soup came into use the later?
- Fifteen century
- Sixteen century
- Fourteen century
- Seventeenth century
Correct Answer

A. Seventeenth century
6.

It was famed to have derived its name from French military hero called?
- Michael Turenne
- Bob Turenne
- Mousier Turenne
- Marshal Turenne
Correct Answer

A. Marshal Turenne

Explanation

Marshal Turenne is the correct answer because the question is asking about the French military hero from whom the name is derived. Since Marshal Turenne is a well-known French military hero, it is logical to assume that the name is derived from him. The other options, Michael Turenne, Bob Turenne, and Mousier Turenne, do not have any known connection to the French military hero or the derivation of the name.

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7.

The tureen’s prehistory may be traced to the use of the communal?
- Glassware
- Dish
- Bowl
- Cup
Correct Answer

A. Bowl

Explanation

The tureen's prehistory may be traced to the use of the communal bowl. The tureen is a large, deep serving dish with a lid, typically used for serving soup or stew. It originated from the practice of communal dining where food was served in a large bowl and shared among the diners. Over time, the tureen evolved into a specialized vessel designed specifically for serving soups and stews, making the bowl the most appropriate answer.

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8.

It was developed from a practically covered serving vessel during the reign of?
- Louis IIX
- Louis XIV
- Louis IX
- Louis VI
Correct Answer

A. Louis XIV

Explanation

Louis XIV is the correct answer because during his reign, the serving vessel mentioned in the question was developed. This suggests that Louis XIV played a significant role in the development of the vessel, indicating that he was the monarch responsible for its creation.

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9.

It was later richly ornamented centerpieces of the formal apparatus of?
- Nobles
- Dining
- King
- Party
Correct Answer

A. Dining

Explanation

The correct answer is "Dining". The question is asking about the later richly ornamented centerpieces of the formal apparatus, and out of the given options, dining is the most relevant. Centerpieces are often used in dining settings to add decoration and enhance the overall aesthetic of the table.

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10.

Tureens came into appropriate naturalistic shapes, such as tureens in the form of a head of cabbage were popular in?
- Twenty century
- Thirteen century
- Twelve century
- Eighteenth century
Correct Answer

A. Eighteenth century

Explanation

In the eighteenth century, tureens in the form of a head of cabbage became popular. This suggests that during this time period, people began to appreciate and value tureens that were designed to resemble naturalistic shapes. The popularity of these tureens indicates a shift in artistic taste and a desire for more unique and visually appealing diningware.

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