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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Plateau (de d.) en porte-huilier

Tray
1756-1757 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tray, porcelain, boat shaped, decoration of putti in camaieu poupre painted in enamels and gilt on a bleu lapis nuage ground. Rim hole.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePlateau (de d.) en porte-huilier (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt
Brief description
Tray, porcelain, decoration of putti painted in camaieu poupre, Sèvres porcelain factory,France, 1756-1757
Physical description
Tray, porcelain, boat shaped, decoration of putti in camaieu poupre painted in enamels and gilt on a bleu lapis nuage ground. Rim hole.
Dimensions
  • Maximum width: 14.1cm
  • Width: 27cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Interlaced 'L's with date letter 'D' (?) (Maker's mark in pink enamel with date letter 'D' (?))
  • (Painter's mark, an anchor in pink enamel for Charles Buteux)
  • 'bc' (incised)
Credit line
Given by J. H. Fitzhenry
Production
or 'dejeuner en porte-huilier' as the tray was used equally as a breakfast set and a stand to hold oil and vinegar containers (information: Tamara Preaud)
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.378C-1909

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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