Saucer
15th century-17th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Saucer of white fritware, painted in blue in imitation of Chinese porcelain. In the middle is a duck among flowering plants within a circular medallion. The lower side of the rim is painted with small birds perched on flowering branches. Mark imitating that of the Chinese emperor Hsüan-tê.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Fritware painted with blue decoration |
| Brief description | Saucer of white fritware, painted in blue, Iran, 15th-17th century. |
| Physical description | Saucer of white fritware, painted in blue in imitation of Chinese porcelain. In the middle is a duck among flowering plants within a circular medallion. The lower side of the rim is painted with small birds perched on flowering branches. Mark imitating that of the Chinese emperor Hsüan-tê. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Object history | Chinese emperor Hsüan-tê (1426-1435). |
| Production | register - handwritten note date 15th century with a question mark; note also porcelain? |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 878-1903 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | March 23, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
