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Dish: EC.21-1942

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Production: Oude Loosdrecht Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain dish of wavy edged quatrefoil rectangular form. Moulded, painted overlgaze in blue, green and red enamels enamels with cornflower sprigs, and gilt.

Notes

History note: The Rev. G.A. Schneider, Cambridge; sold Sotheby's, 4 June 1942, Catalogue of European Ceramics and Glass comprising the interesting and extensive collection of the Rev. G.A. Schneider, . . ., p. 17, second part of lot 78; purchased by the Fitzwilliam Museum with money given by Prof. Stanley Cook in memory of his wife

Legal notes

Purchased with money given by Professsor Stanley Cook in memory of his wife

Measurements and weight

Height: 5.7 cm
Width: 29.2 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Oude Loosdrecht ⪼ Netherlands

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1942-06-10) by Sotheby's

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1775 CE - Circa 1780 CE

Components of the work

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

Materials used in production

Glaze
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Hard-paste porcelain, moulded, painted overglaze in enamels, and gilt
Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: M.O.L over an asterisk
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Maker's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.21-1942
Primary reference Number: 119234
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 October 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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