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Plate: C.6-1932

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Manufactory

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Categories

Description

Soft-paste porcelain plate, decorated in Japanese style underglaze in blue, and onglaze in red, green, yellow and purple enamels, and gilt.

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin, MA

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9 in
Height: 1 1/8 in

Place(s) associated

  • Derby ⪼ Derbyshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932-02-25) by Griffin, Ralph, MA

Dating

18th Century, Late#
George III
Gold anchor period (1759-69)
Production date: circa AD 1780

Components of the work

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

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: letter D intersecated by an anchor
  • Method of creation: Gilt
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.6-1932
Primary reference Number: 137178
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 29 September 2016 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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