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)

Material

porcelain
glaze

Technique

painted
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