Dish
19th century (made)
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Dish of porcelain, the centre painted with a blue dragon on white ground, around which are lions within three compartments and other ornament in enamel colours and gilding. The outside of the rim is also decorated. Blue mark at the bottom.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gilt |
Brief description | Dish, porcelain painted in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gilt; Japan, Arita kilns (Imari type), Edo period, 19th century |
Physical description | Dish of porcelain, the centre painted with a blue dragon on white ground, around which are lions within three compartments and other ornament in enamel colours and gilding. The outside of the rim is also decorated. Blue mark at the bottom. |
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Object history | Purchased from W. H. Morgan (Hanway Street), accessioned in 1873. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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Accession number | 846-1873 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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