81/2001
Collection
Ceramics
Brief description
Glazed porcelain dish painted in dark blue underglaze with a stylised design of chrysanthemum flower heads and spirals, the rim with twelve radiating panels, each containing a stylised chrysanthemum spray, made in Fujian, China c.1700-1720.
Object name
dish
Object number
81/2001
Production date
c.1700-1720 (manufactured)
Production place
Fujian (manufactured)
Period
Stuart (1603-1714)
Georgian (1714-1837)
Georgian (1714-1837)
Material
porcelain
glaze
glaze
Technique
painted
glazed
pressed
moulded
glazed
pressed
moulded
Physical description
Glazed porcelain dish, painted in dark blue underglaze with a central design of a chrysanthemum flower with single brushstroke narrow pointed petals, surrounded by three sets of scrolling spirals in groups of eight, and three half flowerheads. Around the rim are twelve radiating panels, each containing a stylised chrysanthemum spray. The rim is painted orange, and is worn away in some areas. The plate has a foot-rim. It has three painting marks, possibly stylised bamboo stems, on the underside of the rim.
Dimensions
Diameter: 22.9cm
Website keywords
serving food
ornaments
ornaments