Dish
16th century-17th century (made)
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Dish of porcelain, circular, painted in white slip in slight relief on a ground of pale blue slip. In the middle are three chrysanthemums amid foliage in a medallion. This is surrounded by conventional plant-forms. Round the rim is a narrow border of rosettes and star-like foliage on a continuous wavy stem.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain with slip-painted decoration under clear glaze |
Brief description | "Swatow"-type ware. Dish, porcelain painted in white slip on a pale blue ground, under clear glaze, China, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century |
Physical description | Dish of porcelain, circular, painted in white slip in slight relief on a ground of pale blue slip. In the middle are three chrysanthemums amid foliage in a medallion. This is surrounded by conventional plant-forms. Round the rim is a narrow border of rosettes and star-like foliage on a continuous wavy stem. |
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Object history | Purchased from Mr. J. S. T. Audley (25 Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, W.), accessioned in 1909. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Bought, £7 for C.738 to 743-199. |
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Bibliographic reference | Kerr, Rose and Luisa E. Mengoni Chinese Export Ceramics London: V&A Publishing, 2011, p.118, pl.172 |
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Accession number | C.738-1909 |
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Record created | February 11, 2009 |
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