Plate
ca. 1740 (made)
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In the middle of the plate in a large shaped panel enclosed by baroque scrollwork is a seaport scene with buildings and figures in European dress. The rim is edged inwards by cones and conventional foliage and has a gilt lacework border, now nearly worn away. Painted in imitation of Meissen porcelain.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | porcelain painted in colours and gilt |
| Brief description | Plate, porcelain, decorated with a seaport scene with figures and buildings, Chinese, ca. 1740 |
| Physical description | In the middle of the plate in a large shaped panel enclosed by baroque scrollwork is a seaport scene with buildings and figures in European dress. The rim is edged inwards by cones and conventional foliage and has a gilt lacework border, now nearly worn away. Painted in imitation of Meissen porcelain. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr W. S. de Winton |
| Production | from label |
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| Accession number | C.545-1914 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2003 |
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