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Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1875

GUSN

GUSN-6868

Description

Porcelain enameled saucer. Border on gold ground, green tendrils and pink tree peonies. Scrolled medallions of 1) birds and flowers, 2) court scenes. This type of pattern is sometimes referred to as

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
Chinese export
medallions (ornament areas)
rose (genus)
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Rose Medallion
Chinese Export
Saucer

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

6 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Thomas M. Hill, Jr.

Accession Number

1990.299.25

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