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Dish

1723-1735 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dish of porcelain, one of a pair (C.312-1918). Painted in underglaze blue with design of stylised shou (longevity) characters.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Brief description
Dish, one of a pair, porcelain painted in underglaze blue, China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, Yongzheng period (1723-1735)
Physical description
Dish of porcelain, one of a pair (C.312-1918). Painted in underglaze blue with design of stylised shou (longevity) characters.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 15.6cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
'da qing Yongzheng nian zhi' in blue on base
Translation
Made in the Yongzheng period of the great Qing dynasty
Credit line
Given by Mr R. Clarke Edwards
Production
from label
Subject depicted
Other number
Loan No. 31
Collection
Accession number
C.311-1918

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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