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Plate: C.109-1933

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Worcester Porcelain Factory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain plate, painted underglaze in blue with the 'Kangxi Lotus' pattern.

Soft-paste porcelain plate, painted underglaze in blue. Circular with a narrow scalloped rim, curved sides and flat central area, standing on a footring. Decorated with 'Kangxi Lotus' pattern; on the exterior four sprays of leaves between lines.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by the Rev. A.V. Valentine-Richards

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 18.0 cm
Height: 1.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Worcester ⪼ Worcestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Valentine-Richards, A. V., The Rev

Dating

18th Century, third quarter#
George III
Circa 1770 - 1775

Components of the work

Decoration composed of cobalt-blue

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
steatitic Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.109-1933
Primary reference Number: 34345
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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