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Canton enamel plate: OC.74 A -1938

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

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Canton enamel plate

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

An enamelled white dish, the centre decorates with two boys playing round a lady who is seated and looking into a mirror held in her left hand. Her thick hair was painted with gold, which looks like it is inserted with gold ornaments. Behind her is a pile of book and a large storage jar. On top of the large drum-shape stool on her left are a plate full of Buddha’s hands citrons and a vase full of chrysanthemums. In front of her, there are two boys wearing a necklace with a decoration bead matching with floral print clothing. In the plate rim, it is decorated evenly with three framed panels with camelia, iris and China roses. There is also a dragon-like roundel motifs in between the framed panels. Between the spaces of the panels and the dragon-like roundel motifs, there is a honeycomb octagonal pattern with white web–shaped design being drawn on top of the enamel.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 22 cm
Height: 2.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Cecil E Byas

Dating

Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
Circa 1736 - Circa 1795

Materials used in production

Copper

Techniques used in production

Enamelling : Copper enamelled and gilt
Gilding

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.74 A -1938
Primary reference Number: 240170
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 28 January 2020 Updated: Wednesday 18 June 2025 Last processed: Wednesday 18 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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