Tobias and the angel Raphael
Saucer
middle of 18th century (made)
middle of 18th century (made)
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Saucer of porcelain, painted in black enamel and gilt with 'Tobias and the angel Raphael.' Painted after a European print with a scene of Tobias in 18th century dress, and Raphael in a long cloak with a staff over his shoulder, standing on a bank under a tree with a dog at their feet; houses in the distance. Round the rim is a scrollwork border composed of flower sprays and bats.
Object details
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| Title | Tobias and the angel Raphael (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze black enamel and gilt |
| Brief description | 'Tobias and the angel Raphael' saucer, porcelain painted in black enamel and gilt, after a European print; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, middle of 18th century |
| Physical description | Saucer of porcelain, painted in black enamel and gilt with 'Tobias and the angel Raphael.' Painted after a European print with a scene of Tobias in 18th century dress, and Raphael in a long cloak with a staff over his shoulder, standing on a bank under a tree with a dog at their feet; houses in the distance. Round the rim is a scrollwork border composed of flower sprays and bats. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Louis Cahen |
| Production | label |
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| Accession number | C.65-1957 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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