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

Dish

1800-1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Round dish of medium depth with all-over decoration in strong enamel colours (predominantly purple, green and yellow); central motif of a bird on a rock surrounded by plants


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain decorated in overglaze enamels
Brief description
Dish, porcelain decorated in overglaze enamels, Japan, Kutani kilns, 1800-1900.
Physical description
Round dish of medium depth with all-over decoration in strong enamel colours (predominantly purple, green and yellow); central motif of a bird on a rock surrounded by plants
Dimensions
  • Across rim diameter: 32.7cm
  • Height: 5.8cm
Measurements taken from object
Styles
Credit line
Given by H.P. Middlemas in memory of H.E.F.C. Middlemas
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
FE.105-1997

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Record createdMay 13, 2009
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