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Cake plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1805-1815

GUSN

GUSN-17619

Description

Porcelain cake plate. Imari design. Central medallion outlined in gilt with cobalt blue, orange and gilt design leaves, flower, and tendrils on white background, flanked by three reserves outlined in gilt with cobalt blue, orange and gilt leaves, flowers, tendrils and abstract motifs on white background, separated by gilt leaf sprays and pendant flowers on cobalt blue background. Gilt rim. Shallow circular form with wide rim. Foot ring.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cake plates (serving vessels)
enameling
gilding
hand-painted
porcelain
floral patterns
Imari
Dish, Serving
Plate, Serving
Plate, Cake
Plate, Cake

Maker

Coalport (Maker)

Location of Origin

England, SHROPSHIRE

Dimensions

1 3/8 (H), 9 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. John B. Morris Jr.

Accession Number

1952.40

Places

Shropshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]

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