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

Plaque

ca. 1775 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plaque of biscuit porcelain modelled in relief with a wreath of flowers enclosing a shield with arms and crest. In a glazed black wooden frame. Oval and slightly convex. The arms are azure with three cornets. The crest consists of an arm holding a halberd.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Biscuit porcelain modelled in relief and in a wooden frame
Brief description
Plaque of biscuit porcelain modelled in relief, Bristol porcelain factory, Bristol, ca. 1775.
Physical description
Plaque of biscuit porcelain modelled in relief with a wreath of flowers enclosing a shield with arms and crest. In a glazed black wooden frame. Oval and slightly convex. The arms are azure with three cornets. The crest consists of an arm holding a halberd.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.2cm
  • Width: 14.6cm
Credit line
Legh Tolson Bequest
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Transactions of the English Ceramic Circle, vol.1
Collection
Accession number
C.54-1932

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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