Dish
1787 (made)
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In the centre is a gold monogram JMC in red and gold above the date 1787, all enclosed within an oval medallion surrounded by ribbon, palms, garlands and the head of an animal; the border has a gilt line and green serrations on the rim, from which festoons of coloured flowers are painted as though suspended; the remainder of the saucer has four sprays of flowers; the underside of the saucer is plain.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Saucer, porcelain decorated with the monogram JMC in red and gold, and festoons of coloured flowers, Chinese, 1787 |
| Physical description | In the centre is a gold monogram JMC in red and gold above the date 1787, all enclosed within an oval medallion surrounded by ribbon, palms, garlands and the head of an animal; the border has a gilt line and green serrations on the rim, from which festoons of coloured flowers are painted as though suspended; the remainder of the saucer has four sprays of flowers; the underside of the saucer is plain. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr. Michael Howard |
| Production | Decorated in a Neo-classical style. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.56-1968 |
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| Record created | March 25, 2003 |
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