Plaque

late 18th century or early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait medallion in biscuit porcelain with moulded gilt rim serving as a frame. The medallion is elliptical and depicts Christoph Meiners, German Philosopher and historian (b. 1747, d. 1810).

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Biscuit porcelain
Brief description
Portrait medallion in biscuit porcelain with moulded gilt rim serving as a frame, made by Fürstenberg Porcelain, Germany, late 18th or early 19th century
Physical description
Portrait medallion in biscuit porcelain with moulded gilt rim serving as a frame. The medallion is elliptical and depicts Christoph Meiners, German Philosopher and historian (b. 1747, d. 1810).
Dimensions
  • Length: 7.0cm
  • Width: 5.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'F' (In gold)
  • A galloping horse and 'W' (Impressed)
Credit line
Presented by Lt. Col. K. Dingwall, DSO with Art Fund support
Collection
Accession number
C.63-1916

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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