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Plate

ca. 1775-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plate of soft-paste porcelain painted with purple enamel, moulded and gilded. The rim is reeded with spiral radiations and edged in purple and gold. In the centre is a spray of flowers.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain painted with purple enamel, moulded and gilded
Brief description
Plate of soft-paste porcelain painted with purple enamel, moulded and gilded, Tournai porcelain factory, Tournai, ca. 1775-1800.
Physical description
Plate of soft-paste porcelain painted with purple enamel, moulded and gilded. The rim is reeded with spiral radiations and edged in purple and gold. In the centre is a spray of flowers.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 23.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
Crossed swords and four crosses (painted in gold)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr John George Joicey
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.1673-1919

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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