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.
cake plates (serving vessels)
enameling
gilding
hand-painted
porcelain
floral patterns
Imari
Dish, Serving
Plate, Serving
Plate, Cake
Plate, Cake
Coalport (Maker)
England, SHROPSHIRE
1 3/8 (H), 9 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mr. John B. Morris Jr.
1952.40
Shropshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]
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