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Luncheon Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1875

GUSN

GUSN-3794

Description

Porcelain enameled plate. Border of green tendrils, pink tree peonies on metallic gold grond. Scrolled medallions of birds, flowers and court scenes.This type of pattern is sometimes referred to as Rose Medallion.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
enameling
painting (coating)
porcelain
Chinese export
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Luncheon
Plate, Luncheon

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

8 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Thomas M. Hill, Jr.

Accession Number

1990.299.1

Places

Bucksport (Hancock county, Maine)

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