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Saucer: C.56-1992

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Worcester Porcelain Factory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain fluted saucer decorated in Kakiemon style in polychrome enamels.

Soft-paste porcelain fluted saucer, painted in blue, green, yellow, and red enamel colours and gilt. Circular with fluted sides and inverted scalloped rim, flat centre and recessed base. Decorated in Kakiemon style with two red crabs, plants and a dragon among clouds; on the edge, a border of red leaves interrupted by four gold flower heads.

Notes

History note: Dr and Mrs Hugh Statham; Dr Statham died 1967; Mrs Statham died 1970; their daughter, Miss Beryl Statham by whom lent anonymously in 1970. Bequeathed by Miss Statham, 1990, accepted by H.M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Miss Statham, accepted by H.M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 11.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Worcester ⪼ Worcestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (1990) by H.M. Government

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
George II
Circa 1758 - 1760

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( blue, green, yellow, and red) gold

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
steatitic Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain painted in blue, green, yellow, and red enamel colours and gilt

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.56-1992
Primary reference Number: 37250
Old object number: Statham Loan 24-1970
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 5 October 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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