Plate
ca. 1758-1769 (made)
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Plate, circular, with wavy outline, the border moulded with continuous running pattern of acanthus leaves picked out in underglaze blue and gilding. The centre with an exotic bird and foliage, surrounded by three insects. The underside with wheel-cut footring.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Plate, soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt, Chelsea Porcelain factory, England (London), ca. 1758-69 |
| Physical description | Plate, circular, with wavy outline, the border moulded with continuous running pattern of acanthus leaves picked out in underglaze blue and gilding. The centre with an exotic bird and foliage, surrounded by three insects. The underside with wheel-cut footring. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Mark (partly rubbed away) and anchor in gilding |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss B.E. Chambers |
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| Accession number | C.70-1971 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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