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Charger

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1730-1750

GUSN

GUSN-6717

Description

Delftware charger with white glaze and an alternating border of red latticework and blue-edged oval medallions with green and red scrolls. Central scene in blue, red and green, of cat looking up at bird perched on bamboo branch.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chargers (platters)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
tin glaze
Delft
CHARGER

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

2 (H), 13.75 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Susan Norton

Accession Number

1990.64

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