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Dish: C.170B-1918

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Production: Meissen Porcelain Factory

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Description

One of two leaf shaped porcelain dishes. Decorated in the Japanese style, with 'red squirrel' pattern.

Notes

History note: Ralph Griffin collection

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.4 cm
Length: 32.4 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Meissen ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1918) by Griffin, Ralph

Materials used in production

Porcelain

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: crossed sword
  • Method of creation: In blue
  • Type: Factory mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.170B-1918
Primary reference Number: 140143
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 12 October 2016 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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