Bowl

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

Bowl of porcelain painted in red and black and gilded. Painted with two figures of naked youths kneeling, in red monochrome, in two rectangular panels outlined in black, between which are small detached leaves in gold. Gilt edge.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in red and black and gilded
Brief description
Bowl of porcelain painted in red and black and gilded, possibly by Limbach porcelain factory, Thuringia, late 18th century
Physical description
Bowl of porcelain painted in red and black and gilded. Painted with two figures of naked youths kneeling, in red monochrome, in two rectangular panels outlined in black, between which are small detached leaves in gold. Gilt edge.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.9cm
  • Diameter: 16.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
Crossed swords and two dots (In blue enamel)
Credit line
Presented by Lt. Col. K. Dingwall, DSO with Art Fund support
Production
Originally believed to be from Venice.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.106-1915

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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