Dish commemorating William III (r. 1689-1702) and Mary II (r. 1689-1694)
CultureEnglish
OriginEngland
PeriodWilliam III and Mary II (1650-1702)
Dateca.1689-1694
MediumTin-glazed earthwnare (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 6.5 x 34.3 cm (2 9/16 x 13 1/2 in.)
MarkingsInscribed with initials 'WMR'
DescriptionWilliam and Mary portrait charger, with the King and Queen standing by 'sponged' trees, both figures crowned. The king is holding a sceptre and orb, and the Queen a fan. There is a blue-dash rim, clear glazed back, and it is painted in blue, manganese and ochre.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.419
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca. 1761
Object number: G98.6.9