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Plate

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

Plate of enamelled earthenware painted in colours and gilded. In the middle is a landscape with two birds of brilliant plumage, one standing and one flying. On the lobed rim are two smaller birds and two branches of fruit springing from a blue line round the edge.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware painted in colours and gilded
Brief description
Plate of enamelled earthenware painted in colours and gilded, Sceaux pottery factory, Sceaux, second half of 18th century.
Physical description
Plate of enamelled earthenware painted in colours and gilded. In the middle is a landscape with two birds of brilliant plumage, one standing and one flying. On the lobed rim are two smaller birds and two branches of fruit springing from a blue line round the edge.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 24.1cm
Credit line
Given by J. H. Fitzhenry
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.588-1909

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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