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

Saucer

ca. 1755-65 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Saucer of soft-paste porcelain painted in underglaze blue. Painted with a dragon in Chinese style.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Brief description
Saucer of soft-paste porcelain painted in underglaze blue, Bow Porcelain Factory, Bow, ca. 1755-65
Physical description
Saucer of soft-paste porcelain painted in underglaze blue. Painted with a dragon in Chinese style.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 13.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
A simulated Chinese character
Credit line
Given by Francis Buckley, Esq.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.8-1916

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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