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Plate: C.2421-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Greek A Factory
Proprietor of factory: Biel, Jan van den,

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue with Chinese lotus flowers and foliage, and a band of yellow round the rim

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 23 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Delft ⪼ Holland ⪼ United Provinces of the Netherlandsds

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

Second half of 18th century
Circa 1768 CE - 1796 CE

Note

The mark indicates that the plate was made during the period when the Greek A Factory was directorship of Jan van den Biel between 1768 and 1796

School or Style

Chinese

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colour ( blue and yellow)

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A underlined/JVD [joined] B over 3
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Factory mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2421-1928
Primary reference Number: 73492
Old object number: 1314
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 23 October 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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