Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Plate

16th century or 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plate of fritware, circular and shallow, with flattened rim, painted in cobalt blue under a clear glaze. In the centre, a medallion with a chrysanthemum spray against a ground of scrolling foliage. Round the cavetto are six large panels containing floral sprays, separated by six narrow dividers with beaded pendants. Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware painted in underglaze blue
Brief description
Plate, fritware painted in underglaze blue, Iran, 16th or 17th century
Physical description
Plate of fritware, circular and shallow, with flattened rim, painted in cobalt blue under a clear glaze. In the centre, a medallion with a chrysanthemum spray against a ground of scrolling foliage. Round the cavetto are six large panels containing floral sprays, separated by six narrow dividers with beaded pendants. Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 19.1cm
Style
Production
Register
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
1232-1876

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Record createdMarch 17, 2009
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