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Saucer

sceond half of 18th century (made), early 19th century (enamelled)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Saucer of soft-paste porcelain. Painted in underglaze blue with a Chinese dragon; details of the dragon with plum-blossom, clouds and emblems are added in pink, yellow, green and gold on a turquoise-blue ground.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gilt
Brief description
Saucer, soft-paste porcelain, originally painted in underglaze blue, with enamelled decoration and gilding added in London in the early 19th century, made by Lowestoft porcelain factory, England, sceond half of 18th century
Physical description
Saucer of soft-paste porcelain. Painted in underglaze blue with a Chinese dragon; details of the dragon with plum-blossom, clouds and emblems are added in pink, yellow, green and gold on a turquoise-blue ground.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 13.3cm
Style
Credit line
Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq.
Production
Originally painted in blue, with enamelled decoration and gilding added in London in the early 19th century
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.348-1924

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Record createdApril 27, 2009
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