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Saucer

ca. 1730-1740 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Deep saucer of lead-glazed earthenware, decorated on the edge with pendant scrolls and flowers and in the centre with a 'Chinaman' and a begging dog on its hind legs, between flowering trees, all in gilt.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed red earthenware with gilt decoration
Brief description
Saucer, lead-glazed red earthenware with gilt decoration, Bayreuth pottery, Bavaria, Germany, ca. 1730-40
Physical description
Deep saucer of lead-glazed earthenware, decorated on the edge with pendant scrolls and flowers and in the centre with a 'Chinaman' and a begging dog on its hind legs, between flowering trees, all in gilt.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 12.2cm
Credit line
Given by Mrs B. E. Adams
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.19-1968

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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