Dish
18th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Porcelain dish decorated in underglaze blue with narrow diaper border around the rim. In the centre, a circular medallion contining three phoenixes pursuing one another in a circular flight in a design of peonies. Under the rim, three sprays of peonies. Mark; retrospective seal of Emperor Chenghua in double circle in underglaze blue.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted with coloured enamels |
| Brief description | Dish, porcelain, painted with coloured enamels, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century |
| Physical description | Porcelain dish decorated in underglaze blue with narrow diaper border around the rim. In the centre, a circular medallion contining three phoenixes pursuing one another in a circular flight in a design of peonies. Under the rim, three sprays of peonies. Mark; retrospective seal of Emperor Chenghua in double circle in underglaze blue. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr Gulland |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CIRC.491-1931 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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