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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1740-1750

GUSN

GUSN-4150

Description

Circular form with shallow well; central over-glaze enameled polychrome peony floral design; gilt spearhead cavetto border; three meandering floral sprigs on rim; brown edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
porcelain
enameling
overglazing
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dinner
Plate, Dinner

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

13/16 (H), 10 3/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.415

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