Dish
1573-1620 (made)
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Dish of porcelain, with decoration painted in underglaze blue and enamel colours. Round the rim is a border of branches with peaches, pomegranates and other fruits. In the middle, four peonies in red among foliage; on the underside of the rim, lotus flowers and a wavy scrolled stem.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels |
Brief description | Dish, porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, China (Jingdezhen), Ming dynasty, Wanli mark and period (1573-1620) |
Physical description | Dish of porcelain, with decoration painted in underglaze blue and enamel colours. Round the rim is a border of branches with peaches, pomegranates and other fruits. In the middle, four peonies in red among foliage; on the underside of the rim, lotus flowers and a wavy scrolled stem. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'da ming Wanli nian zhi'
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Accession number | C.479-1927 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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