Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Dish

ca. 1753-1755 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dish of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels in imitation of Meissen porcelain. Oblong in shape with a fluted rim and wavy edge painted with a brown line. In the middle is a seaport scene with figures, kegs of merchandise, and shipping. Small floral sprigs are scattered on the rim.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels
Brief description
Dish of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels, Chelsea Porcelain factory, Chelsea, ca. 1753-1755.
Physical description
Dish of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels in imitation of Meissen porcelain. Oblong in shape with a fluted rim and wavy edge painted with a brown line. In the middle is a seaport scene with figures, kegs of merchandise, and shipping. Small floral sprigs are scattered on the rim.
Dimensions
  • Length: 20.3cm
  • Width: 17.8cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Herbert Allen
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.243-1935

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Record createdJune 22, 2009
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