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Platter

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1792

GUSN

GUSN-25696

Description

Part of nested platter set. Ovoid grey/white body with deep concave well. Rim and cavetto with Nanking style border consisting of well-defined underglaze blue cross-hatched band and spearhead border outlined in gilt. Gilt edge and banding. Central overglazed gilt, blue and black enamel decoration of pseudo armorial crest consisting of ermine drapery enclosing a shield with cypher "AQ". Flat bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

platters
porcelain
Dish, Serving
Platter
Platter

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Reginald Allen

Accession Number

1982.4.15

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