Dish
1644-1911 (made)
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Dish of porcelain, painted in flesh-pink, grey and gilt, in European style and probably after a European engraving. Round the edge of the rim, a gilt border of scrollwork of the type known as Laub-und Bandelwerk. In the centre a wedding scene. Through a heavy baroque arch a young couple are seen receiving a wreath from Juno. In front are Neptune and his tritons. On the top of each column supporting the arch is a coat of arms. Round the arch is the legend: 'SEMPER AMOR PROTE FIRMISSIMUS ATQUE FIDELIS'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Dish, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty |
| Physical description | Dish of porcelain, painted in flesh-pink, grey and gilt, in European style and probably after a European engraving. Round the edge of the rim, a gilt border of scrollwork of the type known as Laub-und Bandelwerk. In the centre a wedding scene. Through a heavy baroque arch a young couple are seen receiving a wreath from Juno. In front are Neptune and his tritons. On the top of each column supporting the arch is a coat of arms. Round the arch is the legend: 'SEMPER AMOR PROTE FIRMISSIMUS ATQUE FIDELIS'. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr W. G. Gulland |
| Production | Inventory |
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| Accession number | CIRC.429-1931 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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