Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Dish

ca. 1753-1755 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dish of porcelain painted with enamels. Oval with a wavy edge. Painted with a bouquets and small sprays of flowers and a butterfly.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted with enamels
Brief description
Oval dish of porcelain painted with enamels, Chelsea Porcelain factory, Chelsea, ca. 1753-1755.
Physical description
Dish of porcelain painted with enamels. Oval with a wavy edge. Painted with a bouquets and small sprays of flowers and a butterfly.
Dimensions
  • Length: 34.9cm
  • Width: 26.4cm
Conversion from the Register
Marks and inscriptions
An anchor (In red)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr Arthur Hurst
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.182-1940

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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