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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales

Plaque
1989 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plaque, rectangular, painted in vertical format, glazed and painted on the front surface, unglazed and grooved for insertion into a mount on the back surface. Depicts a photographically-realistic portrait of Prince Charles, standing with his arms folded, a half-smile on his face, wearing a blue striped shirt, checked tie, charcoal pinstripe suit, cufflinks, watch and signet ring on his left hand little finger.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH.R.H. the Prince of Wales (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels
Brief description
Plaque, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels with portrait of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, China (Jingdezhen), 1989
Physical description
Plaque, rectangular, painted in vertical format, glazed and painted on the front surface, unglazed and grooved for insertion into a mount on the back surface. Depicts a photographically-realistic portrait of Prince Charles, standing with his arms folded, a half-smile on his face, wearing a blue striped shirt, checked tie, charcoal pinstripe suit, cufflinks, watch and signet ring on his left hand little finger.
Dimensions
  • Height: 37.0cm
  • Width: 25.0cm
Credit line
Given by Mr Simon Kwan
Historical context
This plaque was presumably painted from an official photograph, and was meant as a diplomatic gift for the Prince of Wales' proposed trip to China in autumn 1989. Owing to the shooting incident in Tian'anmen Square and subsequent world condemnation of the Chinese authorities' action, the Prince's visit did not take place.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
FE.77-1990

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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