Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Dish

1700-1750 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dish of tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue with a dragon among flowers in the centre, and flowers alternating with diaper patterns on the rim.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
tin-glazed earthenware, painted
Brief description
Dish of tin-glazed earthenware, made at 'Greek A' factory, Delft, 1700-1750.
Physical description
Dish of tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue with a dragon among flowers in the centre, and flowers alternating with diaper patterns on the rim.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 34.7cm
  • Height: 4.6cm
  • Weight: 1060g
measured feb 2010
Marks and inscriptions
'D' over '17' (painted in blue)
Object history
Purchase. Formerly Fétis collection.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
155-1887

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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