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Bowl

second half of 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bowl of soft-paste porcelain, with straight sides and painted in underglaze blue with sprays of flowers. Flaring rim with formal border round the top. The inside has flowers and a butterfly in the centre.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue
Brief description
Bowl, soft-paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue, made by Lowestoft porcelain factory, England, second half of 18th century
Physical description
Bowl of soft-paste porcelain, with straight sides and painted in underglaze blue with sprays of flowers. Flaring rim with formal border round the top. The inside has flowers and a butterfly in the centre.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.8cm
  • Diameter: 11cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • '2' or '7'
  • Transliteration
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Credit line
Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.550-1924

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Record createdMay 11, 2009
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