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Production: Unknown (Perhaps)
Octagonal, earthenware plate, transfer-printed underglaze in blue with 'Full Nankin' pattern.
Plate. Earthenware, moulded, and transfer-printed in blue under glaze which is tinted blue, particularly on the reverse (pearlware). The plate is octagonal, with a narrow sloping rim, deep, slightly curved sides and flat centre. The centre is decorated with a circular print which is a variant of the Caughley porcelain 'Full Nankin' pattern. On the sides there is a border of hexagonal motifs between two rows of half-hexagons. The rim has a border incorporating plants in pots, interlocked diamonds and two different rectangular fence or furniture motifs.
Diameter: 23.5 cm
Height: 2.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1994) by Eve, Joan
18th Century, Late
Production date:
circa
AD 1780
Decoration
composed of
ceramic printing colour
( cobalt-blue)
Whoel
composed of
lead-glaze
Moulding
: Earthenware, moulded, and transfer-printed in blue under glaze which is tinted blue, particularly on the reverse (pearlware).
Lead-glazing
Accession number: C.14-1994
Primary reference Number: 71973
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Plate" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/71973 Accessed: 2024-12-18 13:12:56
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