Factory: Worcester Porcelain Factory
Soft-paste porcelain fluted saucer decorated in Kakiemon style in polychrome enamels.
Soft-paste porcelain fluted saucer, painted in blue, green, yellow, and red enamel colours and gilt. Circular with fluted sides and inverted scalloped rim, flat centre and recessed base. Decorated in Kakiemon style with two red crabs, plants and a dragon among clouds; on the edge, a border of red leaves interrupted by four gold flower heads.
History note: Dr and Mrs Hugh Statham; Dr Statham died 1967; Mrs Statham died 1970; their daughter, Miss Beryl Statham by whom lent anonymously in 1970. Bequeathed by Miss Statham, 1990, accepted by H.M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum
Bequeathed by Miss Statham, accepted by H.M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum
Diameter: 11.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Allocated (1990) by H.M. Government
18th Century, Mid#
George II
Circa
1758
-
1760
Decoration composed of enamels ( blue, green, yellow, and red) gold
presumed lead
Lead-glaze
steatitic
Soft-paste porcelain
Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain painted in blue, green, yellow, and red enamel colours and gilt
Accession number: C.56-1992
Primary reference Number: 37250
Old object number: Statham Loan 24-1970
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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