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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

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted with coloured enamels
Brief description
Dish, porcelain, painted with coloured enamels, China, Qing dynasty, 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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.2cm
  • Diameter: 20.1cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr Gulland
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.491-1931

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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