On display
Image of Gallery in South Kensington

Dish

ca. 1765-70 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dish of soft-paste porcelain, circular, fluted and with scalloped edge. It is divided into sixteen panels painted with diaper and floral ornament in colour in the style of Japanese Imari ware. In the centre is a floral device in red and gold.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue and enamels and gilt
Brief description
Dish of soft-paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue and enamels and gilt, Worcester porcelain factory, England, ca. 1765-70
Physical description
Dish of soft-paste porcelain, circular, fluted and with scalloped edge. It is divided into sixteen panels painted with diaper and floral ornament in colour in the style of Japanese Imari ware. In the centre is a floral device in red and gold.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 24.8cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
A simulated Chinese character, in blue
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Ayers, J., Impey, O. and Mallet, J.V.G., Porcelain for Palaces : The Fashion for Japan in Europe, 1650-1750, London : Oriental Ceramic Society, 1990 p.291
Collection
Accession number
3193-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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