PIN DISHES, x2, shell-shaped Japanese porcelain, handpainted by May Clarke

H2016.43.1-2

Two small clam shell-shaped ribbed Japanese porcelain pin dishes. Both have black painted rims. They are handpainted with Western Australian wildflowers on white porcelain. 'MADE IN JAPAN' stamped on back within the foot.
[.1] PIN DISH, handpainted 'Hovea/by/May Clarke/1934' painted in purple within the foot. Flowers purple with ovate, serated, green leaves.
[.2] PIN DISH, handpainted 'Star Everlastings/by/May Clarke' painted in grey within the foot. Flowers blue with pin-like green leaves radiating from a central rib. Pink background.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2016.43.1-2
Accession Date: 10 Mar 2016
Acquisition Year: 2016
Credit: Donated by Dr Max Grunberg and partially purchased by WAM

Material

Porcelain/Ceramic

Porcelain and

0 - Whole

Measurement

length116mm
width112mm
depth1.8cm

 

 

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