Plaque
middle of 18th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Plaque, painted enamels on copper. The oval plaque has been framed in painted wood which also conceals the back. It is painted in delicate style with a scene of three European ships and a long-boat near a rocky Chinese shore with buildings raised on stilts over the water, and with a temple with pagoda in the background. The design is executed partly in colours, and partly drawn in a fine grisaille.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Painted enamels on copper |
| Brief description | Plaque, painted enamels on copper; China (Guangzhou), Qing dynasty, middle of 18th century |
| Physical description | Plaque, painted enamels on copper. The oval plaque has been framed in painted wood which also conceals the back. It is painted in delicate style with a scene of three European ships and a long-boat near a rocky Chinese shore with buildings raised on stilts over the water, and with a temple with pagoda in the background. The design is executed partly in colours, and partly drawn in a fine grisaille. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions |
|
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Brigadier W. E. Clark |
| Historical context | Probably a wall-plaque made as a back-plate to a candelabrum, which might have fittings of enamel in the same style. |
| Production | Register |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.30-1969 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
