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

Dish

ca. 1730-1740 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dish of porcelain, painted in overglaze enamels of the famille rose palette and gilt. Inside, lotus pond with a pair of mandarin ducks, symbolising martial happiness.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt
Brief description
Dish, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels of the famille rose palette and gilt, China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, about 1730-40
Physical description
Dish of porcelain, painted in overglaze enamels of the famille rose palette and gilt. Inside, lotus pond with a pair of mandarin ducks, symbolising martial happiness.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.1cm
  • Diameter: 21.3cm
Styles
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr W. G. Gulland
Production
Label
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.460-1931

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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