Plate

1725-1754 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plate of porcelain painted in red and gold, imitating the decoration of Japanese Kaga ware. In the centre are two Ho-Ho birds arranged so as to form a circular medallion. On the rim, which has a lobed edge, are two dragons with groups of symbols between them.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in red and gold
Brief description
Plate of porcelain painted in red and gold, Chantilly porcelain factory, Chantilly, 1725-1754
Physical description
Plate of porcelain painted in red and gold, imitating the decoration of Japanese Kaga ware. In the centre are two Ho-Ho birds arranged so as to form a circular medallion. On the rim, which has a lobed edge, are two dragons with groups of symbols between them.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 24.1cm
Marks and inscriptions
A hunting horn and 'B' (In gold)
Credit line
Given by J.H. Fitzhenry, Esq.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
22-1902

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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