Not currently on display at the V&A

Plate

1751-1783 (made)
Artist/Maker
Worcester Porcelain Factory (manufacturer)
Place of origin
Worcester (made)

Dessert-plate of soft-paste porcelain, circular with fluted and undulating edge. Painted in enamel colours and gilt with floral ornament in the Japanese style.


Object details

Categories
Ceramics
Porcelain
Object type
Plate
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt
Soft Paste Porcelain
Enamel
Painted
Gilt
Brief description
Dessert-plate of soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt, Worcester porcelain factory, England, 1751-1783
Physical description
Dessert-plate of soft-paste porcelain, circular with fluted and undulating edge. Painted in enamel colours and gilt with floral ornament in the Japanese style.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 22.2cm
Style
Japanese
Marks and inscriptions
  • Simulated Chinese characters, in blue
  • Transliteration
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Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Object history
Given by Sir J. Thorold, Bt, MP. Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subject depicted
Floral Patterns
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
3196-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
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