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Plate: C.64-1933

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Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain plate, painted uderglaze in blue enamel in Chinese style.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9 1/2 in
Height: 1 7/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-04-05) by Valentine-Richards, A. V., The Rev

Dating

18th Century, Mid
George II or George III
Production date: circa AD 1760

Components of the work

Decoration composed of cobalt-blue

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: six pseudo-Chinese characters
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.64-1933
Primary reference Number: 75727
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 29 September 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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