PLATES -2-

CH1979.573

"Pair old Nankin Plates decorated in blue under glaze, red, crimson & green with bowl, vase & scroll. Kea-King period." Triangle- work blue diaper border at outside edge followed by floral border with pink & blue scroll shape another diaper border at side & main design in centre. Mainly blue and slightl gilt. Symbol of rhinoceros' horns to left of scroll, emblem of happiness. Ref Gulland (1911:page 33 & page 42). b. Less finely painted than a. Ann Roberts: A pair of underglaze-blue and 'famille-rose' octagonal Plates, ea with precious objects within formal and floral borders.

Department:

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number:	CH1979.573
Accession Date:	14 Nov 1979

Material

Porcelain/Ceramic	porcelain

Measurement

diameter	130mm	base

height	27mm

diameter	230mm	top

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