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Hard paste porcelain, decorated underglaze in blue with resist details and overglaze in bright green, yellow, red and aubergine enamels, and gold. Circular dish with gently rounded sides, and upward sloping rim with a scalloped edge, resting on a low tapered footring. In the centre is a geometric 'flower' in underglaze blue outside which are sixteen radiating geometric panels between rows of diamonds. The panels contain brocades. The border of geometric design in underglaze blue with resist details. The edge is gilt. The back is plain, with six spur marks.
History note: Bonham's, from whom purchased by the donor
Given by Miss Irene Finch
Diameter: 31.2 cm
Height: 6.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1998-10-12) by Finch, Irene, Miss
18th Century, Late
Circa
1770
-
1800
This rare design, like a stained glass window, may show Islamic influence.
Decoration composed of enamels ( blue, green, yellow, red, and aubergine) gold
Inscription present: rectangular label printed in black with '34' and '17 NOV 1993'
Accession number: C.47-1998
Primary reference Number: 28786
Irene Finch collection: 93/116
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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