Dish

ca. 1764-1780 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Circular dish, the centre painted in colours with a figure in Chinese dress in a landscape and the border with stylized plants, the footrim has two glazed suspension holes and hanging wire

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours
Brief description
Tin-glazed earthenware dish, painted in colours with a figure in Chinese dress in a landscape, made at Desvres pottery factory, France, ca.1764-1780
Physical description
Circular dish, the centre painted in colours with a figure in Chinese dress in a landscape and the border with stylized plants, the footrim has two glazed suspension holes and hanging wire
Credit line
Given by Stuart G. Davis
Production
Acquired as Desvres, 2nd half of the 18th century. NB first faience factory at Desvres founded 1764
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.807-1923

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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