Plate

ca. 1786-1790 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lobed circular plate, painted in blue enamel with the arms of the Princes of Condé surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Saint Esprit

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
White earthenware (faïence fine), painted in blue enamel
Brief description
White earthenware plate, painted in blue enamel, made by Pont-aux-Choux or the Chantilly porcelain factory, France, about 1786-1790
Physical description
Lobed circular plate, painted in blue enamel with the arms of the Princes of Condé surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Saint Esprit
Credit line
Given by J. H. Fitzhenry
Object history
Acquisition type: Gift
Production
Production of creamware at Chantilly is usually said to have begun in 1786, and porcelain with this type of decoration is usually dated to c. 1765-70. This plate was examined by Christian Maire November 2004, who attributed the it to Pont-aux-Choux.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
1296-1901

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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