Charger with tulips and carnations
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, Greater London, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Dateca.1680-1700
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 6.6 x 33.6 cm (2 5/8 x 13 1/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA London 'blue-dash' charger of small size, with a central tulip flanked by two others and carnations all growing from a mound. The shallow interior is painted in a characteristic palette of copper-green, blue, ochre and yellow.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.431
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
