Bowl
mid 18th century (made), ca. 1760 (decorated)
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Bowl of porcelain. Convex sides and a pronounced foot-ring; painted in black and green enamel colours and gold. On the outside are painted: first, a view with two columns, fallen blocks and trees in the foreground and buildings in the distance; and second, another view with two fishermen in a boat in the background. Plain gilt bands around the foot and lip; gilt frieze (much modified) inside the lip.
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Materials and techniques | porcelain painted in enamel colours and decorated with gilt |
Brief description | Bowl, porcelain, decorated with two fisherman in a boat, in black, green and gold, Chinese, mid 18th century; overdecorated in London, probably in the workshop of James Giles, about 1760. |
Physical description | Bowl of porcelain. Convex sides and a pronounced foot-ring; painted in black and green enamel colours and gold. On the outside are painted: first, a view with two columns, fallen blocks and trees in the foreground and buildings in the distance; and second, another view with two fishermen in a boat in the background. Plain gilt bands around the foot and lip; gilt frieze (much modified) inside the lip. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr Louis Cahen |
Production | Overdecorated in London, probably in the workshop of James Giles. |
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Accession number | C.143-1945 |
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Record created | February 26, 2003 |
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