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Plate

17th century (made)
Place of origin

Dish painted in 3 blues. Six brackets on the rim define the six panels of the flange and well with flowery branches. The six dividers have simplified jewel strings and tassels. In the centre a grasshopper stands on a composite rock from which rises on the right a leafy branch with two Kraak striped flowers. Six plain panels with lozenges surrounded by a cross made up of dots occupy the outside.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
ISL, NP, 16/17.
Physical description
Dish painted in 3 blues. Six brackets on the rim define the six panels of the flange and well with flowery branches. The six dividers have simplified jewel strings and tassels. In the centre a grasshopper stands on a composite rock from which rises on the right a leafy branch with two Kraak striped flowers. Six plain panels with lozenges surrounded by a cross made up of dots occupy the outside.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.3cm
  • Width: 18.5cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Collection
Accession number
2782-1876

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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